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).

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."

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 on QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES.