So, recently I read an article stating that apps can still access installed apps on your phone as long as they list the apps in their manifest or use intent based hacks. Unfortunately, the app I use to restrict permissions (App OPS) does not have any measure against this.
Is there anything that can be done from adb, etc to restrict an app’s ability to view other apps?
The article in question, it talks about indian apps but the info it shared should apply globally: https://peabee.substack.com/p/everyone-knows-what-apps-you-use
Unless you want to create your own custom ROM, the only general solution is to raise enough stink so that Google fixes it themselves.