Google Play can scan apps not installed via Google Play

grapheneosforumbkdqa

Hi everyone:

I’m new to Graphene, it’s spectacular, and I wish to double-check its correct functionality.

From what I understood, Google Play and the apps installed thereof are sandboxed; I’ve only ever allowed Network and Notification access to Play/Services/Framework and nothing else.

I received a notification that I should allow Google Play to scan for harmful apps. I allowed this.

The scan results clearly showed Google Play scanned the Graphene OS apps, like Vanadium, which were there before Google Play was ever installed.

I’m now confused as to the sandbox functionality. It appears Google Play is able to view/scan all apps, including those installed outside Google Play.

Is this normal behavior?

Thank you very much for clarifying.

UndercoverBozo

grapheneosforumbkdqa I never let them scan apps. Dont let them bully you.

matchboxbananasynergy

Yes, it's normal behavior. You should assume that all apps within the same profile can see other apps in the same profile. That's not specific to sandboxed Google Play, it's something all apps are fundamentally capable of.