[android-developers] Re: Android Controlling Installation of new apps?

2011-08-29 Thread Chris Stratton
On Monday, August 29, 2011 11:01:34 AM UTC-4, Anirvan wrote: > > I only wanted to know if there was some Intent broadcasted by the > Android system stack when any app is about to be installed. So it > would apply equally to side-loaded apps, and other app stores. So far, > I don't suppose there'

[android-developers] Re: Android Controlling Installation of new apps?

2011-08-29 Thread Anirvan
> You are welcome to write your own firmware with this sort of capability. seriously?! well, i'm waiting for far more compelling reasons to do so. > I sincerely hope that this is impossible, for obvious privacy and > security reasons. what obvious reasons of privacy and security? when the user's

[android-developers] Re: Android Controlling Installation of new apps?

2011-08-29 Thread Anirvan
Thanks Tre - you're correct about the broadcast event. I only wanted to know if there was some Intent broadcasted by the Android system stack when any app is about to be installed. So it would apply equally to side-loaded apps, and other app stores. So far, I don't suppose there's any such intent