Post #3515053
2026-06-29 23:16 UTC
Bingo. Same file, just not deleting the AndroidManifest.xml – and all the red ones chime in again. Next try: only delete the AndroidManifest.xml. Wanna make your bets? I win! All green again.
There you have it: if it's an Android app, it's baaad if it's not on Play (if it requests SMS+Internet permissions). And it's no signature match at all – only the AndroidManifest.xml with the permission list in.
Replies (2)
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@mrgrumpymonkey@mastodon.social 2026-06-29 23:45
@IzzyOnDroid@floss.social So, no one at Google or subsequent contractor didn't see this coming? :pika:
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@krishean@tech.lgbt 2026-06-30 00:27
@IzzyOnDroid@floss.social i'd be interested to see what happens with a zip file (apk) with only AndroidManifest.xml in it :blobfoxthinking: