Remove Dependency metadata for F-Droid

[linsui]

Checklist

• [X] I have used the search function for OPEN issues to see if someone else has already submitted the same bug report.
• [X] I have also used the search function for CLOSED issues to see if the problem is already solved and just waiting to be released.
• [X] I will describe the problem with as much detail as possible.
• [X] If the bug only to occurs with a certain podcast, I will include the URL of that podcast.

App version

6.13.1

Where did you get the app from

F-Droid

Android version

14

Device model

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First occurred

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Steps to reproduce

See Frosting in APK analysis. https://beta.pithus.org/report/b70503d652720985965007605ed079d2a1996054907cf3211a2b989a43e0885f This block is encrypted with Google's public key so it can't be read by others. Could you please remove it?

android {
    dependenciesInfo {
        // Disables dependency metadata when building APKs.
        includeInApk = false
        // Disables dependency metadata when building Android App Bundles.
        includeInBundle = false
    }
}

Thanks!

Expected behaviour

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Current behaviour

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Logs

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[XilinJia]

where do you see that block? I can't find it.

[linsui]

It's here. :)

[XilinJia]

Hum? not sure what that means. is the block you quoted in the signature file? do I need to change my signature file? Will investigate, or do you have some specific advice?

[linsui]

It's not in signature. See https://bi-zone.medium.com/easter-egg-in-apk-files-what-is-frosting-f356aa9f4d1. You can disable it with

android {
    dependenciesInfo {
        // Disables dependency metadata when building APKs.
        includeInApk = false
        // Disables dependency metadata when building Android App Bundles.
        includeInBundle = false
    }
}

[XilinJia]

Not fully understanding the impacts, I added that block in 6.13.2 release.

[linsui]

Thanks!