intent filter android with all gps apps

Question

I want to do an intent filter with all gps apps installed in device.

I found this, but now, how I get the gps apps installed in device?

Anyone knows?

Thank you!

Answer 1

A crude, but the only, way would be to scan all the packages for apps that request the ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission.

This will give you a list of the apps that can use the GPS. It doesn't guarantee that they do use the GPS.

PackageManager p = context.getPackageManager(); 
final List<PackageInfo> apps = p.getInstalledPackages(PackageManager.GET_PERMISSIONS);
for (PackageInfo pkg : apps) {
    for (String permission : pkg.requestedPermissions) {
        // Check if permission is the ACCURACY FINE permission
    }
}