Add to manual how to install beta APK
Locus team requested to test latest beta. I went to https://docs.locusmap.app/doku.php/manual:about:free_beta_testing and checked
- allow installing apps from other sources than Google Play in your phone system settings
is still allowed (AFAIK it's in "Unbekannte Apps installieren") for Total Commander, downloaded APK, clicked it in TC and when TC asks what to do
- I chose "install" – it tells the function is not supported and had to be removed on request from Google. It's so sad processes working for years are completely blocked instead just changed to increase security...
- I chose "Google Play" – Locus is installed, but after installation it tells v4.35.0 while beta APK file name carries v4.35.0.8 so Google Play version was installed.
I remember I used another help app than TC to install the beta APK on another device 1-2 years ago but can't recall the details. I now tried "Universal Installer" by NQM Innovation; when called from TC it reported the Locus APK is not processable, when calling the APK from "Universal Installer" it was installed.
Would be great if you could add more information on how to install the APK (or a link to an explanation) into the beta manual so not every user has to research again 🙂
I like this idea 
Hi Georg,
You do not need a special installer app to install an APK - an app installer is built-in the Android OS and it launches automatically when you tap an APK in the Google Drive. Granting permission to Google Drive is all you need if you run the installation directly from there.
I'll add the information to the manual.
Hi Georg,
You do not need a special installer app to install an APK - an app installer is built-in the Android OS and it launches automatically when you tap an APK in the Google Drive. Granting permission to Google Drive is all you need if you run the installation directly from there.
I'll add the information to the manual.
Hello,
I have a Samsung A56 5G with One UI 8.5
First I download the APK file (in Download directory).
To installe APK, I have to change (temporarly) the below settings of my phone:
I used web translation French --> English to translate the French phone menus.
After installation, I reset the settings to their original values.
Hello,
I have a Samsung A56 5G with One UI 8.5
First I download the APK file (in Download directory).
To installe APK, I have to change (temporarly) the below settings of my phone:
I used web translation French --> English to translate the French phone menus.
After installation, I reset the settings to their original values.
I think that varies from phone to phone. It would be best to include this information in the instructions so you can ask the AI how to install an APK for phone model XY and which settings to change.
I think that varies from phone to phone. It would be best to include this information in the instructions so you can ask the AI how to install an APK for phone model XY and which settings to change.
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