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App permissions:
BlackBerry Keyboard

Certain permissions are required for the
BlackBerry Keyboard
 to function correctly. When you download the app or access certain features, you are prompted to allow access to these permissions. The following table lists the required permissions, and how the
BlackBerry Keyboard
 uses each permission.
Permission
Use
Contacts
  • Suggest names from your contact list as you type message recipients
Microphone
  • Record audio for voice dictation mode
Phone
  • Automatically insert your phone number when you type mynumber

Change your permission settings

In your device settings, you can turn each permission on or off for a specific app. If you turn off certain permissions, some features of the app might not be available, and the app might not perform as expected.