Update the SMS my GPS to be compatible with new versions of Google Android

[Korb]

F-Droid:

This app was built for an older version of Android and cannot be updated automatically.

OS version: Funtouch OS 14 Model: Vivo T1 4G (V2153) Hardware version: MP_0.1 Build number: PD22010F_EX_A_14.2.7.12.W20 Baseband version: S.HA.1.1.c2-00054-DIVAR_GENSP_PACK-1.29062.88 Kernel version: 4.19.157-perf+, 1 Wed Jun 5 10:25:33 CST 2024 Compile time: 5 Jun 2024 05:20:41 Android security update: 1 June 2024 Google Play system update: 1 May 2024

[warren-bank]

• I wasn't aware that this app was in the official F-Droid repo
  • your link is 404.. so it doesn't look like it is
  • fwiw, I do (occasionally) maintain a self-hosted repo
• Does the current release of this app work on Android 14?
  • I've tested on Android 13, and it does
  • I haven't yet installed an Android 14 ROM to test
• The error message about automatic updates..
  • is that coming from the OS,
    or the F-Droid client that you're using?

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a quick Google search later…

• reddit: error message in F-Droid client 1.19.0
  • as it pertains to the new feature: unattended updates
• f-droid: in-depth info about the new 'unattended updates' feature in F-Droid client 1.19.0
  1. 2024-02-01
  2. 2024-02-08
  3. 2024-02-29

summary…

• Android 14 introduces a new restriction on which APKs it will allow to be installed
  • target SDK must be: 23 (Android 6.0, Marshmallow) or higher
• F-Droid client 1.19.0 or higher is restricted on which APKs it can perform unattended updates
  • target SDK must be: 31 (Android 12.0) or higher

implications for this app…

• the last update was about 4 years ago
  • its target SDK is: 28 (Android 9.0, Pie)
• good
  • it will install on Android 14
• bad
  • it will not receive automatic updates in F-Droid client 1.19.0 or higher
• although
  • I always update the target SDK when I push a new release
  • if this app ever gets updated, then the next version will support automatic updates (on Android 12+)

[Korb]

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