jotobjects wrote:
> For instance with a Context you
> can get lists of databases and files and delete them!

No, you can't. Linux file permissions will prevent this.

> Getting access to MetaData via PackageManager seems reasonable if you
> are aware that this is how it works, but the rationale for getting the
> Context of another package is not so clear - do you understand the
> purpose?

In part, it's so you can get at the icons and names in order to present
Intents (e.g., home screen launcher).

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