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The app seems to require some permissions that seem, at least to me, a bit orthogonal to the primary function and perhaps are at odds with the user's intent.

If it meets the guidelines, this might make a good 'Show HN'. Though the engagement with mobile apps tends to be lower. 'Show HN' guidelines: https://news.ycombinator.com/showhn.html

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If I understand, you suggest a better onboarding which explains what is the purpose of the app and why and how permissions are used?

Thank you for the hint about "Show HN", I was not aware of it. I will probably give a try.

I was wondering why the app needs access to my all contacts and usb storage and requires full network access.

Read contacts permission is for enabling emergency contacts auto completion. Usb storage is for saving image photos. Network access is for Crash reports and fetching first aids techniques Web page content.

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