How do I get list of installed apps Android Studio?

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"I was told to get a list of all apps installed on the device without using PackageManager" - That's a ridiculous restriction. What's the point of that? — Mike M., Jun 22 '16 at 05:37
Are you sue that you are prohibited to use `getPackageManager()`? And, are you asked to do it for rooted devices only? — Sufian, Jun 22 '16 at 06:05
Sorry..I got it wrong ..It was not without using but instead by creating a new class and inheriting it. — Rosy, Jun 22 '16 at 07:18

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 22 '16 at 05:50

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Without using PackageManager here is what you can get

Intent intent = new Intent(ACTION_MAIN);
intent.addCategory(CATEGORY_LAUNCHER);

and this only shows application that are preinstalled or can run the ACTION_MAIN Intent type.

Hope it helps.

answered Jun 22 '16 at 05:50

Abdullah

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