Cordova adds unnecessary permissions to AndroidManifest.xml

Question

While building an ionic project, I've noticed that AndroidManifest.xml is being generated each time I run : cordova build --release android and adds permissions I don't really need.

I've googled around and found the following markup to add to config.xml:

<preference name="permissions" value="none" />

However this does not work, and the AndroidManifest.xml file is generated each time with lot's of unnecessary permissions.

What it the right way to configure the app permissions?

Update:

Important note: I'm using this YEOMAN generator for my project

Answer 1

I suppose you are using some plugins. These plugins could add permissions so you'll have to check && edit/remove them. First have a look in /plugins/android.json. Also in /plugins/my_plugin/plugin.xml you can find exactly what permissions they request.