Android app permissions as shown to user

Question

what does the permission " broadcast data messages to apps " mean? On the Play-store I can see this app permission but I cannot figure out which permission in the code does this map to exactly.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Sonal

Answer 1

The messages you posted is for following permission

com.google.android.permission.BROADCAST_DATA_MESSAGE

Description of the permission:

Can broadcast data messages received from the Internet to apps registered to listen for them.