Permissions • 6 min read

🔒 Accessibility, notifications, overlays: what TikTask needs and why

A simple explanation of the permissions TikTask asks for, what each one does, and how to enable them safely.

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If you’re seeing permission screens and thinking “why does TikTask need this?”, you’re not alone.

TikTask runs on your phone and helps you perform actions inside apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Instagram. Android requires a few permissions to allow that. This guide explains each permission in simple words.

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Privacy note

TikTask does not upload your messages to a server. Your schedules run on-device.

Quick summary

Accessibility lets TikTask tap and type inside other apps when it’s time to run (required).
Notifications let TikTask show you alerts and status updates (recommended).
Overlays (Draw over other apps) let TikTask show a small on-screen alert when needed (optional).

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Use TikTask System Monitor (recommended)

Open TikTask’s System Monitor to quickly see which permissions are missing and turn them on. It takes you straight to the right settings screens, so you don’t have to dig through menus manually. If, for any reason, you’re not redirected, use the manual steps listed below.

1) Accessibility (required)

Accessibility lets an app interact with the screen. TikTask uses it to open the right app, find the right chat, paste your message, and press send. Without Accessibility, TikTask can’t drive WhatsApp or Telegram for you.

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Is it safe?

Accessibility is powerful, so Android warns you. That’s normal. TikTask uses it only to run the tasks you create.

Enable Accessibility

Open TikTask → System Monitor. Tap Accessibility Service (or go to Settings → Accessibility). Look for “Installed services” or “Installed apps” (the name can vary by phone).

Turn TikTask ON

Find TikTask in the list and turn it ON.

2) Notifications (recommended)

Notifications help TikTask show status updates like “task started” or “task done”, and warn you if something blocked a schedule.

Enable notifications for TikTask

Open TikTask → System Monitor. Tap Notification Service (or go to Settings → Apps → TikTask → Notifications), then turn them on.

3) Overlays / “Draw over other apps” (optional)

Overlays allow TikTask to show a small on-screen alert above other apps. This can be useful when you want a clear reminder while something is running. If you don’t want overlays, you can keep them off unless TikTask tells you they are needed for a specific alert.

Enable “Display over other apps” for TikTask

Open TikTask → System Monitor. Tap Draw Overlays Service (or go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Display over other apps), then turn TikTask ON.

Why schedules sometimes run late

On many Android phones, battery saving can delay tasks. If schedules are late, you usually need to set TikTask to Unrestricted battery mode and allow background activity. Xiaomi, Infinix, and Tecno phones are usually the strictest.

Recommended checklist

✅ Accessibility enabled (required)

✅ Battery optimization disabled / Unrestricted mode

✅ Notifications enabled

✅ Overlays enabled (optional, but helpful)

✅ Auto-start / background activity enabled (if your phone has it)