# App Tracking

Netmera’s App Tracking feature requires the `QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` permission for Android 11 (API level 30) and above. This permission is essential for tracking other installed apps on the device.

### Step 1: Declare the Permission in Your Manifest

To enable App Tracking on Android devices, the `QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` permission must be included in the app’s manifest. This is a requirement of the Android operating system to allow applications to query information about other installed apps on the device

* Add the `QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` permission to your app’s manifest.
* This permission is required to allow the app to access information about other installed apps.

### Step 2: Justify the Permission for Google Play Submission

When submitting your app to the **Google Play Store**, you must:

* Provide a clear justification for using the **QUERY\_ALL\_PACKAGES** permission.
* Explain that the permission is required for analytics purposes (or other relevant functionality).

{% hint style="success" %}
**Example Justification**

"This app requests the QUERY\_ALL\_PACKAGES permission to enable analytics features, allowing us to track app performance and gain insights for user experience improvements."
{% endhint %}

### Step 3: Ensure Compliance with Google Play Policies

* Your justification must comply with **Google Play policies** and should align with your app’s actual use of the permission.
* Be honest about why the permission is needed—ensure your description matches the app’s functionality.

For more information, refer to:

* [Google Play Support documentation](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/10158779?hl=en) on `QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`.