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PkgTrace

PkgTrace is an Android app for inspecting installed packages, their installation sources, and system-level permissions usage.

Features

  • System permissions overview

    • Lists system-level permissions detected on the device
    • Tapping a permission shows all apps that declare it
    • Per-app permission list with system-level permissions highlighted
  • Install source insights

    • Separate Install Sources tab listing third-party and updated system apps
    • Enhanced installer mapping for Play Store, OEM stores, and package installers
    • Install channel detection on Android 11+ (ADB, Play Store, OEM Store, Manual APK, Pre-installed, Pre-installed Updated)
  • App details in lists

    • Name, package, version
    • Installed from display with channel label
    • Install and last update dates
    • Install location and updated system app indicator

Requirements

  • Android 11+ recommended for the most accurate install channel detection
  • To enumerate all packages on Android 11+, the app uses QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES in the manifest. For production on Google Play, this is a restricted permission that requires policy compliance and justification.

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