• ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org
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    9 days ago

    It probably will have to to satisfy anti-monopoly rulings: allow app installation to be as seamless as Play Store (which has root access or similar).

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      9 days ago

      No, that would just require the permisson for the Epic Store to install APKs to be granted out of the box, no need for it to be a system app for that

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        9 days ago

        If the permission is granted, the APK installer still handles every install and update, including its “Do you want to install/update this app?” popup. Only root and system apps can do installs and updates silently.

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          8 days ago

          Huh? I’m pretty sure fdroid did a silent update without asking me. I think Aurora store also did silent updates. I mean, I still have to allow it once, then afterwards it didn’t need my permission.

          What android version are you on? I’m on the latest Android 14.

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            8 days ago

            I’m on Android 13. The following installation methods are available in Aurora Store, and all except Root produce confirmation popups.

            Session installer ⚫

            Session based installer for bundled/split APKs
            Recommended, in-built and supports all Android versions

            Native installer (Deprecated) ⚫

            Intent based installer, available on all devices
            Best suited for devices running below Android 4.4

            Root installer 🔘

            Shell based installer using root permissions
            Requires root/superuser privileges, supports all Android versions.

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              8 days ago

              Ah so its has to be a new Android 14 feature.

              So basically: If you’ve done at least 1 update using a third-party appstore for an app, it automatically give permission for third-party appstores to update that particular app for future updates, without prompting the user.