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> The big problem with things like Briar is that you can't install it after the internet has been turned off AND it is already unpopular Sideloading an .apk is

by kragen 2y ago

> The big problem with things like Briar is that you can't install it after the internet has been turned off AND it is already unpopular Sideloading an .apk is supported in all Android versions, right? Even without internet access? Is something more needed to install Briar?

stevenwalton 2y ago
Sure, but this doesn't really scale very well. Distributing those APKs without internet access is pretty hard.
- ruined 2y ago
  you can distribute it via the same mechanism which distributes your messages
- eredengrin 2y ago
  Briar already has this built in via the "Share this app offline" feature. It starts a wifi hotspot from which people can download the apk.
  - folmar 2y ago
    Also Fdroid has support for local distribution and discovery for offline scenarios.