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Weird idea: make the Amethyst version is the PlayStore a paid app. This should "force" most people to install Obtainium and update via APK because its free and Android users hate paying for apps. Both the play store and Obtainium would be the exact same app shipped by the same person at the same time.

If you like Google's lock in, you are free to pay and help fund the project. If not, the alternative is just clicks away.

What do you all think? Will this help people decentralize themselves? Or are most folks not ready to de-google themselves?

iefan 🕊️ 2y ago

I believe the best approach would be to incorporate an easy migration option within the Google Play version of Amethyst.

This could involve adding a "Migration" tab to the sidebar, which would provide brief instructions and download shortcuts for the migration process. You can also use popups to encourage users.

In github version you should also include shortcut to install latest version of amethyst from github.

And I think you should also start subscription model for monetization.

Everything is just my personal opinion, please do what you think is best.

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Vitor Pamplona 2y ago

Maybe we use the fact that APKs are faster to stir people in the Obtainium direction.. 🤔

iefan 🕊️ 2y ago

In these pop-ups, we can also educate users on why they should use the APK version and ensure them that this process is safe, safety is one of the reason people don't download APKs.

By the way I love your direction.

Vitor Pamplona 2y ago

I think most people don't know what an APK is and have never contemplated the idea of installing something that doesn't come from the Play Store.

In-app education can happen, but only if supported by local, peer 2 peer education.

iefan 🕊️ 2y ago

💯