Android install source

Question

Is it possible to get the source of install from an Android app?

I mean, I want to see, if the app is installed from the Play Store,

Answer 1

The PackageManager class supplies the getInstallerPackageName method that will tell you the package name of whatever installed the package you specify. Side-loaded apps will not contain a value.

The latest version of the Amazon store finally sets PackageManager.getInstallerPackageName() to "com.amazon.venezia" as well to contrast with Google Play's "com.android.vending".

Source: How to know an application is installed from google play or side-load? For an Example: getInstallerPackageName returns null

Answer 2

Use getInstallerPackageName.

This stores the packageName of what installed the application.

• Google Play: "com.android.vending"
• Amazon Appstore: "com.amazon.venezia"