Android Permissions Guide for Brite

Brite needs certain permissions on Android to work properly. If you're experiencing issues with notifications, data not saving, or widgets resetting — check these permissions.

Without Storage permission, Brite can't save data locally. This causes:

- Widget layouts resetting after closing the app

- Settings (currency, timezone) not saving

- Appearance changes reverting

How to fix: device Settings > Apps > Brite > Permissions > Storage > Allow

Required for reminders and habit notifications.

How to fix: device Settings > Apps > Brite > Notifications > Allow

Android may kill Brite in the background, which stops notifications and sync.

How to fix: device Settings > Battery > Brite > Don't optimize (or Unrestricted)

Samsung devices have extra aggressive battery management. Additional steps:

1. Settings > Battery > Background usage limits > remove Brite from Sleeping/Deep sleeping apps

2. Settings > Device Care > Battery > App power management > turn off for Brite

3. Settings > Apps > Brite > Battery > Allow background activity

4. Settings > Apps > Brite > Mobile data > Allow background data usage

5. Lock the app in Recent Apps (swipe down on app card to lock)