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The Play Console asks me to remove the location permission in every version

I have a special application for kids on the Play Console. I'm trying to update with the new version. However, I keep getting the following error.
I'm even trying to submit a pre-approved version from the library for review, but it shows the same error without submitting for review.
If your target audience only includes children under 13, you should remove the request for location permission from your app. Please go to the app content section.
I searched for my application code and sub-libraries, but location information is not accessed in any way.
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO" />
<uses-permission android:name="com.android.vending.BILLING" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" tools:node="remove" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />
<uses-permission android:name="com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE" />
This is the case with permissions perceived for apk in the app package explorer on the Play Console.

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION"
tools:node="remove" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"
tools:node="remove"/>
add this to your manifest then try it will solve your problem.

App rejected (React native android app play store submission)

I need help regarding app store submission for my android app, when I try to submit they said like following always.
Your recent app submission was rejected for violating the Permissions policy. Before submitting your app for another review, read through the policy and make sure your app is in compliance. We've sent more details to admin#xxxxxx.com.
now I had used following permissions only
FYI,
In my previous submission i had SMSRead and SMS receive permission only
but i tried to submit app login credentials and also app video uploaded too..
but that case also same issue i had received..
they ask permissions reg following link
https://play.google.com/about/privacy-security-deception/permissions/
still they asking same find in above screen shot...
my code is following to remove all permissions
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CAMERA"/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove" android:name="android.permission.READ_SMS"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove" android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove" android:name="android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove" android:name="android.permission.SEND_SMS"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove" android:name="android.permission.WRITE_SMS"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove"
android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove"
android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove"
android:name="android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove"
android:name="android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove"
android:name="android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove" android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove" android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE"
/>
<uses-permission tools:node="remove" android:name="com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE"
/>

Issue: Violation of Permissions policy from google console

Publishing status:
Rejected
After review, your app has been rejected and wasn't published due to a policy violation. If you submitted an update, the previous version of your app is still available on Google Play.
Issue:
Violation of Permissions policy After reviewing your app, we found that it doesn’t qualify to use the requested permissions for the following reason(s):
Based on our review, we found your app’s expressed user experience did not match your declared core functionality Default SMS handler (and any other core functionality usage while default handler). Please remove these permissions from your app.
Default handler capability was listed on your declaration form, but your app does not appear to have default handler capability. Please submit a revised declaration form.
Your app needs to use runtime permissions for us to complete the review. Please update your app to target API level 26 or above. If you have APKs in different tracks of the app releases section of your Play Console, please deactivate non-compliant APKs before submitting your app again. For additional guidance, please review the documentation on how to request app permissions.
I have already implemented SMS Retriever functionality and removed all SMS permissions and Call log permissions also.
using only permission related to Call & Phone are:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CALL_PHONE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" />
<uses-permission
android:name="android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS"
tools:ignore="ProtectedPermissions" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW" />
<uses-permission android:name="com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />
<uses-permission android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE" />
<uses-permission android:name="com.example.nyros.myapplication.C2D_MESSAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CAMERA" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CALL_PHONE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE" />
<uses-permission
android:name="android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS"
tools:ignore="ProtectedPermissions" />
<uses-permission android:name="com.example.googlemaps.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE" />
<!-- <service android:name=".DownloadService"/> -->
<permission
android:name="com.example.googlemaps.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE"
android:protectionLevel="signature" />
<permission
android:name="com.aquadeals.partner.permission.C2D_MESSAGE"
android:protectionLevel="signature" />
<uses-permission
android:name="android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE"
android:protectionLevel="signature" />
Do i need to remove any of the above mentioned manifest permissions or do i need to check any issues in the process of submitting APK to play console?

Don’t use CALL_PHONE permission, use Dialer intent instead.
Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_DIAL);
intent.setData(Uri.parse("tel:0123456789"));
startActivity(intent);

Permissions not showing when installing generated APK

I have an issue where I can't install the APK.
I have built an APK in Android Studio and sent it to a user.
However, the user is unable to install the APK, it reaches the screen where it shows the list of permissions, but none of the permissions is displayed (empty screen with "Cancel" and "Next" options) and the user can't click on next as well.
However, the user was able to install a generated APK with none permission (comment out all the permissions), and this issue specific to "Sony X F5121" with the latest Android OS.
List of permissions used by my App.
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CAMERA" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO" />
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.camera" />
<uses-feature android:name="android.hardware.camera.autofocus" />
<permission
android:name="lb.app.permission.C2D_MESSAGE"
android:protectionLevel="signature" />
<uses-permission android:name="lb.app.permission.C2D_MESSAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" />
<!-- Google Maps Stuff -->
<permission
android:name="lb.app.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE"
android:protectionLevel="signature" />
<uses-permission android:name="lb.app.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE" />
<uses-permission android:name="com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION" />
1- Why permission not showing up.
2- Why user unable to install

in which Android device you are running you app..?
Beginning in Android 6.0 (API level 23), users grant permissions to apps while the app is running, not when they install the app. This approach streamlines the app install process, since the user does not need to grant permissions when they install or update the app. It also gives the user more control over the app's functionality; for example, a user could choose to give a camera app access to the camera but not to the device location. The user can revoke the permissions at any time, by going to the app's Settings screen.

Android Media/Photo/Files Permission when Installing the application

I just uploaded my SMS application on Google play store but the problem is that whenever user install the application the app needs access to Photo/Media/Files too. However i donot write this permission in my manifest. please tell me whats the issue
I write following permissions in my app:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_CONTACTS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_SMS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_SMS" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CALL_PHONE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SEND_SMS"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH"/>
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS"/>
But it still wants to access to media/photo/files
What is the issue?

However i donot write this permission in my manifest.
Yes, you do:
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
What is the issue?
You are asking for a permission (WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) from the STORAGE permission group.