Android offers multiple ways to transfer apps and data between phones. The usual way of transferring apps from your old device to a new one is by using the Tap & Go feature.

In addition to Tap & Go, Android also allows you to copy apps and data using ADB. If you just want to copy one specific AP...

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Making your app a device owner allows you to access some features that would normally require root. You can, for example, reboot the device, hide other installed apps, or restrict access to system settings. You can even perform silent app installs or grant dangerous permissions to apps.

What y...

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The usual way of installing Android apps is through an app store. On my regular phone I've only used the Google Play Store. The Play Store app has one interesting feature - it can update apps without requiring your confirmation.

If your device is only used for one specific purpose (e.g., as a kios...

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Android apps are installed from the .apk file which contains the code, resources and other stuff. Android api can provide some additional information related to app installation. I used these methods in my recently published app - Power Apk.

PackageManager is the class that can be used to retri...

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Android 5.0 introduced a managed device mode. This feature allows a device owner to perform some privileged tasks often related to device administration, such as lock/hide apps, configure user accounts, wipe/reboot device, or remote updates without user interaction. All this can be done without...

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