Chapter  14

Exploring Security and Permissions

In this chapter, we are going to talk about Android’s application-security model, which is a fundamental part of the Android platform. In Android, security spans all phases of the application life cycle—from design-time policy considerations to runtime boundary checks. You’ll learn Android’s security architecture and understand how to design secure applications.

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