• RobotToaster@mander.xyz
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    7 months ago

    In addition to what atocci said, apps not downloaded from an app store by default have limitations on their access to accessibility services.

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      7 months ago

      Huh. That’s a weird restriction that definitely gives credence to their case

      Are accessibility services only part of Google Play and not AOSP…?

      Edit: FalseMyrmidon pointed out an article about the restriction below

      https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13-blocks-accessibility-services-sideloaded-apps/

      Which states it’s only for side loaded applications, not for applications downloaded through a separate app store, so this wouldn’t affect Epic

      It’s also important to note that Google is only restricting sideloaded apps. If you use an alternative app distribution platform like F-Droid or the Amazon app store, you won’t run into the accessibility services restrictions