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The problem with installing APKs directly is that you probably never update these apps again, as you'd have to manually check if you still have the current vers

by 4ggr0 3y ago

The problem with installing APKs directly is that you probably never update these apps again, as you'd have to manually check if you still have the current version and then download the new APK and install it again. At least that's what happened with the apps I installed that way.

JohnFen 3y ago
As someone who loathes auto-updating applications of any sort, this is more of a win than a loss.
- 4ggr0 3y ago
  But it's not just auto-update. I can disable auto-update in the Google Play Store, but at least I easily see if updates are available and can still selectively update apps with the press of one button. For me, the better solution would be F-Droid. Easy update process but the apps are mostly open-source etc.
  - JohnFen 3y ago
    Ah, good point. That convenience is not terribly important to me, so I didn't consider it.
    - 4ggr0 3y ago
      fair :)
- Rediscover 3y ago
  It is a win for me not to auto-update, as Termux is very precious (to me) and I would hate to see it lose more functionality or completely stop working.