# First Student Connect

> First Student Connect provides you with local information and company news.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.firstgroup.firstgroupstaff](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.firstgroup.firstgroupstaff)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.firstgroup.firstgroupstaff`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** First Student Inc.
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 75,674
- **Rating:** 3.86 / 5 (258 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.6.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-08
- **First published:** 2017-06-08
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-02
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.firstgroup.firstgroupstaff)
- **Website:** [https://www.firstgroup.com/](https://www.firstgroup.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.firststudentconnect.com/privacypolicy\_student.html](https://www.firststudentconnect.com/privacypolicy_student.html)

## Description

"First Student Connect" is a dedicated Android app for First Student employees, offering access to essential local information, company news, best practices, and self-service tools for payroll, policies, and job opportunities, ensuring seamless communication with management and facility updates.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.firstgroup.firstgroupstaff.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Useful tool for updates and communication related to work.
- Easy to use and navigate according to some users.
- Provides valuable corporate and location-specific news.

### Cons

- App crashes frequently, leading to frustration.
- Difficult navigation and clumsy design issues.
- Notifications are unreliable; users often miss important updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.firstgroup.firstgroupstaff)