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  1. Got an app that's installed on an old device and refuses to install on a new one (e.g. it was discontinued)? As of November 2025:

    * On your old device:
    * Install an APK exporter (such as f-droid.org/en/packages/axp.to)
    * Copy the APK off the device
    * On your new device
    * Copy the APK into storage
    * Install APK Explorer & Editor (f-droid.org/en/packages/com.ap)
    * Open the app and click "APK's[sic]" at the bottom
    * Click "Select from storage" and select the file
    * Click the compass symbol next to the tabs at the top
    * Select "Simple Decompile (faster)"
    * Click the folder symbol at the bottom
    * Click AndroidManifest.xml
    * Click `android:minSdkVersion` and `android:targetSdkVersion` and set them to 29
    * Click "Save"
    * Click the hammer at the top-right (yes, it's clickable!)
    * Click "Build"
    * It should give a green tick. Click "Install"
    * If you're prompted about "Harmful app blocked", expand the "More Details" expander and click "Install anyway"
    * Don't send the app to Google (or do, so that they can see that it's fine - but as you're the only one installing it then it's kinda pointless!)
    * Wait for installation to complete

    Note: This is ONLY safe because you copied the APK from your old device. Otherwise, pay attention to the harmful app warnings!

    #Android #APK #SystemUpgrade #LegacyApps #LegacySoftware #MakeDoAndMend #Hacks #Workaround #FDroid

  2. I'm going to give a talk on porting legacy apps to kubernetes in the Cloud Native Computing Meetup on November 7. I've got a lot of fun ideas to discuss, so please join! meetup.com/Cloud-Native-Comput
    #kubernetes #CloudNative #Switzerland #LegacyApps

  3. Transitioning between browser-based work and legacy applications can be seamless with Microsoft's "Open in App" feature for OneDrive and SharePoint. Read the full article with video bit.ly/42Wq3xn #Microsoft #OneDrive #SharePoint #LegacyApps #Productivity