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InstallManagerService and DownloaderService both use the download URL as the unique ID to represent a given APK install through the whole lifecycle of the install and download process. This converts the installer stuff to use the same semantics. A Uri instance is mostly used there because its the most useful format, but ultimately, the String, Uri, and int all derive from the exact same URL. This then removes the local APK URI from use in the installer broadcasts. While I normally think reusing terms from Android is the best thing to do, "originating URI" drives me nuts because it is almost nonsense English. "Originating" is a verb in the continuous form, meaning that it is an action that is ongoing. A URI is a static thing, and in this case, a URI that points to a file that is completely downloaded. I left the term in place for DefaultInstaller because it wraps PackageManager, which is where that term originates. This handles "Use strings instead of Uris in InstallManagerService for urlString" as listed in #680
F-Droid Client
Client for F-Droid, the Free Software repository system for Android.
Building with Gradle
./gradlew assembleRelease
Direct download
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Contributing
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IRC
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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 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 will. Specifically you can redistribute and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
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