diff --git a/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml b/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
index c29133e50c..9900007e38 100644
--- a/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
+++ b/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
@@ -17,6 +17,13 @@
     <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE" />
     <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS"/>
 
+    <!-- Workaround for Android 17+ cross profile loopback networking restrictions.
+         This permission allows CMFA to connect to loopback addresses and ports bound
+         by the same app running in different profiles.
+         It can only be granted via ADB. -->
+    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS"
+        tools:ignore="ProtectedPermissions" />
+
     <application
         android:name=".MainApplication"
         android:allowBackup="true"
@@ -219,4 +226,4 @@
             </intent-filter>
         </receiver>
     </application>
-</manifest>
\ No newline at end of file
+</manifest>