Due to the lack of min and targetSdkVersion definition in AndroindManifest.xml the library adds the unwanted permission to apps during the build process.
Here is the debug output of merging Manifests:
android:uses-permission#android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
IMPLIED from AndroidManifest.xml:2:1 reason: antistatic.spinnerwheel has a targetSdkVersion < 4
Due to the lack of min and targetSdkVersion definition in AndroindManifest.xml the library adds the unwanted permission to apps during the build process.
Here is the debug output of merging Manifests: