From 426e3da139787132b5b7e1cb364de4bc9daaf6cc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Daniel=20Mart=C3=AD?= Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:36:54 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] README: Add FAQ section with privileged stuff There's often a lot of confusion about this, so have it summarized here. --- README.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7f5cda0c0..dc2406fb9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -28,6 +28,22 @@ issues, translate the app into your language or help with development. We are on `#fdroid` and `#fdroid-dev` on Freenode. We hold weekly dev meetings on `#fdroid-dev` on Tuesdays at 20h UTC, which usually last half an hour. +## FAQ + +* Why does F-Droid require "Unknown Sources" to install apps by default? + +Because a regular Android app cannot act as a package manager on its +own. To do so, it would require system privileges (see below), similar +to what Google Play does. + +* Can I avoid enabling "Unknown Sources" by installing F-Droid as a + privileged system app? + +This used to be the case, but no longer is. Now the [Privileged +Extension](Privileged-Extension/) is the one that should be placed in +the system. It can be bundled with a ROM or installed via a zip, or +alternatively F-Droid can install it as a system app using root. + ## License This program is Free Software: You can use, study share and improve it at your