Astute Beta Server Permissions: What’s Normal and What to Refuse

A game-related proxy app should need network access and some storage. It should not need your SMS, contacts, or call logs. Check each request, and refuse anything that doesn’t fit what the app does.


Permissions reported for this app

Another testing site reported these permissions for v2.133.1: internet, network state, files/media, microphone, and notifications. We haven’t confirmed this list ourselves, so treat it as a reference and compare it with what your phone shows.

What each permission usually means

PermissionNormal for a game tool?Note
Internet / network stateYesNeeded to connect
Storage / filesUsuallyStores game data
NotificationsOptionalFine to deny
MicrophoneOnly for voice chatDeny if you don’t use voice
VPN connectionExpected for proxy appsRoutes your traffic through the app
CameraNot neededDeny
LocationNot neededDeny
SMS / contacts / call logsNot neededRefuse
Accessibility serviceNot neededRefuse
Device administratorNot neededRefuse
Display over other appsNot neededRefuse unless you know why

About the VPN prompt

Proxy-based apps often use Android’s VPN service. If you see “Connection request: this app wants to set up a VPN connection,” it can route your device’s traffic through it. Allow it only if you accept that the app can see and relay that traffic, and don’t use it while logged into banking or sensitive accounts.

How to check permissions on Android

  1. Settings → Apps → Astute Beta Server → Permissions.
  2. Review the allowed and denied lists.
  3. Deny anything you don’t need and test whether the app still works.
  4. Check Settings → Accessibility and Device admin apps to make sure the app isn’t listed.

Red flags

  • A request for SMS, contacts, call logs, accessibility, or device admin
  • Permissions that appear after a later update
  • Pop-ups asking for permissions from outside the app

If you see any of these, uninstall the app. See How to uninstall.

Frequently asked questions

Only if you use voice chat. You can deny it.

It’s how proxy apps work, but it does let the app route your traffic. Use it only if you accept that.

The app may fail to load. Try it, and allow it only if needed.

⚠️Disclaimer:
Astute Beta Server is a third-party application and is not developed or endorsed by Garena.