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I think they're referring to the fact that as a user you cannot install a third-party app store with the same capabilities as Google Play, F-Droid can't install

I think they're referring to the fact that as a user you cannot install a third-party app store with the same capabilities as Google Play, F-Droid can't install apps in the background on a non-rooted device. Device manufacturers are of course allowed to ship with alternative app stores, though Google is also trying to interfere with those decisions by holding access to Google Play Services as ransom, even if the practice was previously deemed illegal by the European Union. https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/13/21368395/fortnite-epic-games-oneplus-deal-google-play-store-lawsuit-lg https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/13/21368395/fortnite-epic-ga... https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_18_4581 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_18_...

izacus 6y ago
That doesn't change the fact that alternative stores (which exist on many devices) are allowed to install all packages and autoupdate them. Just _your pet_ store doesn't get it because silently replacing app packages would be a horrible security hole for software. Nevertheless, F-Droid will be able to do just that with Android 12.
- cute_boi 6y ago
  Common. Its like saying I will give you earth but no water no winds. Using andriod for monopoly is issue here. Google Playstore can do anything. Its literally the most bloated thing in andriod. And they force mobile vendor like xiomi/samsung to install their playstore. They are just doing what internet explorer 6 thing did. This must be stopped.
- eptcyka 6y ago
  Other stores exist only because Android is open source and any manufacturer can install whatever they want and give any app the features they feel it needs. But there is no way for an app store app to just generally work on all Android devices in an optimal way, without special blessings from all the manufacturers.

izacus 6y ago

That doesn't change the fact that alternative stores (which exist on many devices) are allowed to install all packages and autoupdate them. Just _your pet_ store doesn't get it because silently replacing app packages would be a horrible security hole for software. Nevertheless, F-Droid will be able to do just that with Android 12.

cute_boi 6y ago
Common. Its like saying I will give you earth but no water no winds. Using andriod for monopoly is issue here. Google Playstore can do anything. Its literally the most bloated thing in andriod. And they force mobile vendor like xiomi/samsung to install their playstore. They are just doing what internet explorer 6 thing did. This must be stopped.
eptcyka 6y ago
Other stores exist only because Android is open source and any manufacturer can install whatever they want and give any app the features they feel it needs. But there is no way for an app store app to just generally work on all Android devices in an optimal way, without special blessings from all the manufacturers.