From 27c92a1583d38e5faa9b00cf0e44abdbbdb20f2f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andy Balaam Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:12:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add a note about the release builds depending on Google services Signed-off-by: Andy Balaam --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 73b9110a8d..a085bf7da1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ There is some delay between when a release is created and when it appears in the If you would like to receive releases more quickly (bearing in mind that they may not be stable) you have a number of options: 1. [Sign up to receive beta releases](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/im.vector.app) via the Google Play Store. -2. Install a [release APK](https://github.com/vector-im/element-android/releases) directly - download the relevant .apk file and allow installing from untrusted sources in your device settings. +2. Install a [release APK](https://github.com/vector-im/element-android/releases) directly - download the relevant .apk file and allow installing from untrusted sources in your device settings. Note: these releases are the Google Play version, which depend on some Google services. If you prefer to avoid that, try the latest dev builds, and choose the F-Droid version. 3. If you're really brave, install the [very latest dev build](https://buildkite.com/matrix-dot-org/element-android/builds/latest?branch=develop&state=passed) - click on *Assemble (GPlay or FDroid) Debug version* then on *Artifacts*. ## Contributing