I have an application that requires the DELETE_PACKAGES
and INSTALL_PACKAGES
permissions. The app is NOT being distributed through the market and requires "unknown sources" to be enabled. When I install this application the install page presents the user with a list of permission categories that include the categories:
- Your location
- Network communication
- Storage
- Services that cost you money
- Phone Calls
Are the permissions DELETE_PACKAGES
and INSTALL_PACKAGES
included in one of these categories? If so, which? If not, is the user not warned about this permission request?
For some background see List of android application categories and permissions