diff --git a/core/res/AndroidManifest.xml b/core/res/AndroidManifest.xml
index 074d1bd0394e9..0617b4fe71f32 100644
--- a/core/res/AndroidManifest.xml
+++ b/core/res/AndroidManifest.xml
@@ -590,6 +590,18 @@
         android:description="@string/permdesc_callPhone"
         android:protectionLevel="dangerous" />
 
+    <!-- Allows an application to access the IMS call service: making and
+         modifying a call
+        <p>Protection level: signature|system
+        @hide
+    -->
+    <permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_IMS_CALL_SERVICE"
+        android:permissionGroup="android.permission-group.PHONE"
+        android:permissionFlags="hide"
+        android:label="@string/permlab_accessImsCallService"
+        android:description="@string/permdesc_accessImsCallService"
+        android:protectionLevel="signature|system" />
+
     <!-- Allows an application to read the user's call log.
          <p class="note"><strong>Note:</strong> If your app uses the
          {@link #READ_CONTACTS} permission and <em>both</em> your <a
diff --git a/core/res/res/values/strings.xml b/core/res/res/values/strings.xml
index 680a1ab7d5646..7c5ec4da9ca48 100644
--- a/core/res/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/core/res/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -1000,6 +1000,11 @@
       Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your
       confirmation.</string>
 
+    <!-- Title of an application permission, listed so the user can choose whether they want to allow the application to do this. -->
+    <string name="permlab_accessImsCallService">access IMS call service</string>
+    <!-- Description of an application permission, listed so the user can choose whether they want to allow the application to do this. -->
+    <string name="permdesc_accessImsCallService">Allows the app to use the IMS service to make calls without your intervention.</string>
+
     <!-- Title of an application permission, listed so the user can choose whether they want to allow the application to do this. -->
     <string name="permlab_readPhoneState">read phone status and identity</string>
     <!-- Description of an application permission, listed so the user can choose whether they want to allow the application to do this. -->