Is there an API/Library that will return the Authentication Level of an Android Application

Question

I'm currently writing an android app where I use PackageManager to get all of the installed applications on the device. I want to order them in a recyclerView based on their level of authentication (if they require a fingerprint, passcode, or facial recognition to use). Is there any library or API out there that can get me close to something like this?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Is there any library or API out there that can get me close to something like this?

No. You can use PackageManager to see what apps request the USE_FINGERPRINT or USE_BIOMETRICS permissions. However:

• You have no idea to what extent the app is using those permissions

• That may not cover device-specific proprietary SDKs (eg, Samsung's)

• You have no way of determining if an app requires a password or other forms of authentication