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System Apps vs. Privileged Apps vs. Third-Party Apps in AOSP

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In the Android ecosystem, not all applications are created equal. Android categorizes apps into three main tiers based on where they are installed and what they are allowed to do.

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#System APP#Privileged Apps#Third-Party Apps
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