Can't install a package from F-Droid when Dimmer is active.

[vi]

I expect it to be security related. Probably description of Dimmer should include a notice about that.

[JonnyTech]

I have the same problem. If Dimmer's overlay is active then the install button in F-Droid is unclickable thus preventing me from installing any apps. Pausing or quitting Dimmer fixes this. Is this an intentional feature? If so can it be disabled?

[vi]

Alternative dimmer "Red Moon" contains warning and suggests to pause itself for package installation (F-Droid or any other).

Typically such dimmers work by overlaying half-transparent view atop of all content. This overlaying is not compatible with secure buttons like "Install this package".

[JonnyTech]

Thanks for the feedback, it makes perfect sense now.

[Rudxain]

@vi , please close this issue. This is an Android security feature. The "accessibility service" gives so many privileges to apps, that the system prevents them from installing arbitrary executables. If Android had a dedicated permission for full-screen overlays, that security feature wouldn't be needed

[vi]

The issue is indeed a duplicate of #7.

Maybe it should be re-tooled to ask for documenting the limitation? For example, in "Red moon" app I see "Turn off to install apks" text in the notification.

[Rudxain]

I agree. I'll add that note to my PR (#19)

[vi]

The project does not seem to be maintained, so a fork may be needed to update it in F-Droid.

[Rudxain]

The project does not seem to be maintained

It seems that's true. That's kinda sad :(

so a fork may be needed to update it in F-Droid.

I've never published apps to F-Droid (nor G Play Store, for that matter). And, AFAIK, only the original dev can update the description, unless we make a "community edition" and post it as a different app