On Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:40:08 +0000, philo wrote:
> I was given the correct answer yesterday, I had to go into PlayStore.
> I would not mind auto-update for a security patch, but to simply change layout and function...heck no.
Hi philo,
I'm happy you asked the question, as Usenet is a team sport where each of us
learns from each other, even as we play a different position on each thread.
I thank you for confirming the solution, which is to turn off the automatic
updates inside of the Google Play app (which scrapes the Google repository).
See more answers to similar questions of how Google Play Store updates apps.
*How does Google Play know how to update all your installed apps*
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https://groups.google.com/g/comp.mobile.android/c/48Qs2nHV5Io/m/4MpGcX0ABQAJ>
There's yet _another_ way, which is a "special teams" method, that I use.
a. I don't have a Google Account on my phone
b. Therefore, "most" of Google Play won't work
c. But, interestingly, the _update_ mechanism of Google Play does work
d. Nonetheless, I have the Google Play app disabled anyway
e. Even better, I scrape Google's repo using the Aurora Google Play client
f. That provides _everything_ God intended to be in an app store client
*Aurora Open Source Software* <
https://auroraoss.com/>
Not only does that FOSS google play store client _not delete_ the APK after
downloading and installing it, but it can save APKs directly to the sdcard.
*Are there any downsides to supplementing Google Play client with Aurora Store?*
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https://groups.google.com/g/comp.mobile.android/c/zGYFITEjemc/m/J4eFd12UBgAJ>
More to the point of updates, not only will that FOSS google play store
client give you the choice of updates, but it even has a choice whether or
not to update the _disabled_ apps on your phone.
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https://i.postimg.cc/CL9GpzVc/aurora01.jpg> FOSS Google Play Store client
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https://i.postimg.cc/Lspjhw5f/aurora02.jpg> Filters Google won't allow
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https://i.postimg.cc/PrvDyT8Y/aurora03.jpg> *Automatic & extended updates*
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https://i.postimg.cc/Z5kdD2rg/aurora04.jpg> Choose where to download APKs
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https://i.postimg.cc/RF06HBB3/aurora05.jpg> Filters Google won't give you
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https://i.postimg.cc/FRnfbBrT/aurora06.jpg> Google Play Store still works
<
https://i.postimg.cc/0jMzV0rP/aurora07.jpg> Keep logs of when last updated
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https://i.postimg.cc/7PdGfdQ6/aurora08.jpg> Search filters are persistent
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https://i.postimg.cc/8zBjX5kJ/aurora09.jpg> Save all APKs you've intalled
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https://i.postimg.cc/NG5pHyBx/aurora10.jpg> No need for a Google Account
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https://i.postimg.cc/28WG0Pqb/aurora11.jpg> Works alongside Google Play
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https://i.postimg.cc/D0Qz7fZy/aurora12.jpg> Saves all APKs after install
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https://i.postimg.cc/pLhBm3vX/aurora13.jpg> All sorts of excellent filters
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https://i.postimg.cc/W1BwgSpm/aurora14.jpg> Search by ratings or downloads
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https://i.postimg.cc/G2QP0CFz/aurora15.jpg> Its a well-supported FOSS app
In summary, given Usenet is a team sport, we all help each other every day.
a. You asked a question (and you responded to all helpful responses)
b. You found the answer you needed (and you acknowledged the sender)
c. I'm simply providing _additional_ solutions (for special situations)
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Why? Because I have a kind heart, and plenty of added value to provide.