How to get App's Permission for each app? how to do it programmatically on Android?

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How to get App's Permission Detail for each app? how to do it programmatically?

I want to display "App's Permission Detail for each app" on TextView. But I try it but Not Ok??

Hello.java

import android.app.Activity;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.view.View;
import android.widget.Button;
import android.widget.ListView;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.pm.*;
import android.widget.TextView;
import java.util.*;

public class HelloSakez extends Activity {
/** Called when the activity is first created. */
@Override
public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.main);

final Intent mainIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_MAIN, null);
mainIntent.addCategory(Intent.CATEGORY_LAUNCHER);
final ListView lw = (ListView) findViewById(R.id.listView1);
final List<ResolveInfo> pkglist = lw.getContext().getPackageManager().queryIntentActivities(mainIntent, 0);
final TextView tw = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.textView1);
Iterator it = pkglist.iterator();
while(it.hasNext()){
ResolveInfo rf = (ResolveInfo)it.next();
tw.append(rf.toString());
}
}
}

main.xml

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:orientation="vertical"
android:layout_width="fill_parent"
android:layout_height="fill_parent"
>
<Button android:text="Button" android:id="@+id/button1" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content"></Button>
<ListView android:id="@+id/listView1" android:layout_height="wrap_content" android:layout_width="fill_parent"></ListView>
<TextView android:text="TextView" android:id="@+id/textView1" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content"></TextView>
</LinearLayout>

please, give us more information. It is very difficult to understand what is your problem. Do you want to write an application which shows a list of applications with their permissions and ability to uninstall? — Vladimir Ivanov, Mar 21 '11 at 08:03
Exactly, what do you want to know, how to get permissions, show permissions, or uninstall applications..? — Mudassir, Mar 21 '11 at 08:05
@Mudassir what do you want to know, how to get permissions, show permissions, or uninstall applications..? – I want to example code for each question. Because I am trying to find out 3 days ago. >///< I decided to ask questions. Sorry for I ask not good. Thank you for interesting my question. :) — zhocker, Mar 21 '11 at 08:58
This question is a bit vague. Consider to ask one question to a specific problem, not three big questions inside one post. — Wroclai, Mar 21 '11 at 09:17

score 17 · Answer 1 · edited Feb 25 '18 at 19:30

Use the following code in your activity:

I created StringBuffer appNameAndPermissions = new StringBuffer(); to append all the apps and permisssions info.

It's working fine. I tested it already. If you have any issues, please let me know.

StringBuffer appNameAndPermissions = new StringBuffer();
PackageManager pm = getPackageManager();
List<ApplicationInfo> packages = pm.getInstalledApplications(PackageManager.GET_META_DATA);

for (ApplicationInfo applicationInfo : packages) {
    Log.d("test", "App: " + applicationInfo.name + " Package: " + applicationInfo.packageName);
try {
    PackageInfo packageInfo = pm.getPackageInfo(applicationInfo.packageName, PackageManager.GET_PERMISSIONS);
    appNameAndPermissions.append(packageInfo.packageName+"*******:\n");

    //Get Permissions
    String[] requestedPermissions = packageInfo.requestedPermissions;
    if(requestedPermissions != null) {
        for (int i = 0; i < requestedPermissions.length; i++) {
            Log.d("test", requestedPermissions[i]);
            appNameAndPermissions.append(requestedPermissions[i]+"\n");
        }
    appNameAndPermissions.append("\n");
} catch (NameNotFoundException e) {
    e.printStackTrace();
}

Use the following permission in your AndroidManifest.xml file:

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.GET_TASKS"/>

why do you need this persmission? you don't use it here. Also, you don't need to use StringBuffer, as you don't have multiple threads running... About the permissions, I think you can use "loadLabel" so that they will have the same name as shown to the user. — android developer, Sep 06 '14 at 23:25
For some reason, when using the call to "getInstalledApplications" that you had, I get null for applicationInfo.name — android developer, Nov 01 '15 at 14:43

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:33

5

You need to use PackageManager's GET_PERMISSIONS flag.

Check this question.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:33

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score 0 · Answer 3 · edited May 26 '11 at 15:33

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Zhocker

To uninstall any app use below code

Intent i = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_DELETE);
i.setData(Uri.parse("package:com.package name"));
startActivity(i);

And to get permissions use getInstalledPackages(int) with the flag GET_PERMISSIONS

edited May 26 '11 at 15:33

Bill the Lizard

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score -3 · Answer 4 · answered Mar 21 '11 at 08:19

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For App's permission go to Manifest file ans see.

2.for uninstall the app follow the below points:-

a. go to setting b. then Open Application c. then open Manage Application d. then choose the app which you want to Uninstall e. then click on Uninstall and Uninstall the app.

answered Mar 21 '11 at 08:19

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Oh >///< How I get "App's Permission" and show "App's Permission" List and uninstall for each application on Android. Sorry I ask not good. How to use code for get "App's Permission" and show "App's Permission" List and uninstall for each application on Android. Example Code for me. please. I want to ask that. Thank you for answer me. AndroidDanger Do you know answer for new question?? answer me. please – zhocker Mar 21 '11 at 08:38
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Buddy, not downvoted but he is asking about how to do it programmatically? – Mudassir Mar 21 '11 at 09:14
@Mudassir I want that you say. I am trying to find answer for my question. 3 day ago. Haha I find link that is [link](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2695746/how-to-get-a-list-of-installed-android-applications-and-pick-one-to-run) But I am newbie for android programming. I studied it about a week. I have a problem, so this point could not be developed. Now!! I am trying to find answer for my question. :) – zhocker Mar 21 '11 at 09:23
@Zhocker: The link you mentioned is about getting the list of installed apps while you are asking about permissions. I don't clearly understand what do you want? – Mudassir Mar 21 '11 at 09:27
@ Mudassir I want to example code to show list of installed apps. Why I are asking about permissions"? Answer : I want to show list of installed apps that show detail about permissions for each apps. I want example code about that. You understand me? :) – zhocker Mar 21 '11 at 09:28

How to get App's Permission for each app? how to do it programmatically on Android?

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Use the following code in your activity:

Use the following permission in your AndroidManifest.xml file:

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