[MOD][XPOSED] DirectAPKInstall - Xposed Framework Modules

Hi everyone,
I'm glad to present my first xposed module: DirectAPKInstall
[What it is]
DirectAPKInstall is a PackageInstaller mod which avoid enabling and disabling "Unknown sources" every single time you need to manually install an APK.
Usually, when you try to install an apk without having "Unknown sources" enabled, an alert stops the installation; this mod replace that alert showing you an alternative pop-up which permits you to install anyway the package without enabling "Unknown sources".
It's an alternative to the "Get in the settings, enable unknown sources, install the package and disable unknown sources" procedure
[Screenshots]
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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[Downloads]
The module was tested on a Galaxy S3 with CM11; I'm pretty sure it will work on any device with Android OS 4.0+.
If it does not work on your device or it works on a version of Android prior to 4.0 let me know in the comments!
Code:
Plugin: [URL="http://repo.xposed.info/module/it.matsca09.xposedmod.directapkinstall"]http://repo.xposed.info/module/it.matsca09.xposedmod.directapkinstall[/URL]
Source code: [URL="https://github.com/Matsca09/DirectApkInstall"]Github[/URL]
Hope you like it :highfive:
Matsca09

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Ehm... OK, good work,
but, is it not better to enable unknow sources by default?
why use it instead?

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PeppeBove said:
Ehm... OK, good work,
but, is it not better to enable unknow sources by default?
why use it instead?
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Sure you can enable "Unknown sources", but there are some people (like me) who don't like leaving it always enabled for various reasons (it's a possible security issue in my opinion).
So I've developed this mod in order to avoid the "Get in the settings, enable unknown sources, install the package and disable unknown sources" procedure I had to do every time I installed an apk.
Matsca09

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For Xposed installations I have set up a tasker profile allowing me to install modules and updates right away, and switching off when I leave the xposed installer. But if I install them from my browser,I get the"nag screen"
Thanks, this is exactly what I need

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I don't see how its a security issue to just leave unknown sources enabled
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hi, on ICS I found it opens the install screen in Xposed installer, but doesn't do anything... stays black but the top row with the application's name ...
Disabled, and installation works again.
Done with "unknown sourced" enabled.

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I think the only added security of this module is that by leaving unknown sources on, you will get a prompt every time you try to install such on the device so you know when the source is unknown.

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ZareliMan said:
I think the only added security of this module is that by leaving unknown sources on, you will get a prompt every time you try to install such on the device so you know when the source is unknown.
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But the source is *always* unknown
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Googling and found this... https://securitystreet.jive-mobile.com/#jive-document?content=/api/core/v2/posts/6219
Dont know how true it is.. but i think this module is great for our own precautions :good:. I've xperienced before on some mtk devices installing chinese apk which i know it's not part of system apk that comes with device's rom nor downloaded/installed by myself (tho it's just contains chinese apps link/ads and once installed it's hard to be removed.
Thanks to @Matsca09 for this module. Works on Zenfone 5.

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Matsca09 said:
Hi everyone,
I'm glad to present my first xposed module: DirectAPKInstall
[What it is]
DirectAPKInstall is a PackageInstaller mod which avoid enabling and disabling "Unknown sources" every single time you need to manually install an APK.
Usually, when you try to install an apk without having "Unknown sources" enabled, an alert stops the installation; this mod replace that alert showing you an alternative pop-up which permits you to install anyway the package without enabling "Unknown sources".
It's an alternative to the "Get in the settings, enable unknown sources, install the package and disable unknown sources" procedure
[Screenshots]
Before:
After:
[Downloads]
The module was tested on a Galaxy S3 with CM11; I'm pretty sure it will work on any device with Android OS 4.0+.
If it does not work on your device or it works on a version of Android prior to 4.0 let me know in the comments!
Code:
Plugin: [URL="http://repo.xposed.info/module/it.matsca09.xposedmod.directapkinstall"]http://repo.xposed.info/module/it.matsca09.xposedmod.directapkinstall[/URL]
Source code: [URL="https://github.com/Matsca09/DirectApkInstall"]Github[/URL]
Hope you like it :highfive:
Matsca09
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Great job on this app. Very useful but the only problem is that it doesn't work with the Amazon app. Works fine with the Amazon app store app but not with updating Amazon apps using the regular Amazon app

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As far as I know, since the latest update of the Amazon app, you cannot install/update applications via the main application.
Matsca09

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Nice work.
chw9999 said:
For Xposed installations I have set up a tasker profile allowing me to install modules and updates right away, and switching off when I leave the xposed installer. But if I install them from my browser,I get the"nag screen"
Thanks, this is exactly what I need
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Can you share that tasker profile ? Also, can u give me your tasker profiles description ( what it does) in a PM ? Im out of ideas Thank you !

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Force said:
Nice work.
Can you share that tasker profile ? Also, can u give me your tasker profiles description ( what it does) in a PM ? Im out of ideas Thank you !
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Hi, I'd rather write in public
Basically, you need Secure Settings to allow Tasker to switch permit installation of "Unknown sources".
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin
Simply, in Tasker...
1. create a profile for Xposed Installer (app start event) or any other app you want to allow to install "Unknown sources"
2. create and add Enter Task -> add step Plugin "Secure Settings" set to allow "Unknown sources"
3. create and add Exit Task -> add step Plugin "Secure Settings" set to deny "Unknown sources"
Done
You can make it more comfortable if you add a wait timer before switching OFF "allow Unknown sources", and a "Kill deny Unknown sources"-Task in the "allow Unknown sources"-Task. This way you may switch shortly to another app without losing "allow Unknown sources". But it is NOT necessary to do so.
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Christoph

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Matsca09 said:
As far as I know, since the latest update of the Amazon app, you cannot install/update applications via the main application.
Matsca09
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Wonder why... hope they don't plan on phasing out the Amazon App Store app but it seems like they are making efforts to do it
Great work either way!

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Mainly because Google changed its Terms of Service for Play store apps (basically no alternative stores inside the Play Store), so they had to split the application into two parts: Amazon Shopping (which you can find on the Play Store), and the Amazon App Store (which you have to download from their website).
All the story: http://9to5google.com/2014/12/11/google-amazon-app-store/
Matsca09
EDIT: the module should be Lollipop-compatible. If there are problems, let me know, thanks.

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Version 1.0.1 doesn't work on Galaxy Nexus (Android 4.3). I have to enable unknown sources manually. Version 1.0 works.

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degg said:
Version 1.0.1 doesn't work on Galaxy Nexus (Android 4.3). I have to enable unknown sources manually. Version 1.0 works.
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Thanks for the report.
The new version (1.0.2) should solve your problem (tested on stock 4.3 on Galaxy S3).
Matsca09

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Matsca09 said:
EDIT: the module should be Lollipop-compatible. If there are problems, let me know, thanks.
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Hey @Matsca09 I love this module. It was working great on my Nexus 6 with Android 5.0.1 but looks like 5.1.1 broke it. Can I do anything to help update it so that it works?

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sansnil said:
Hey @Matsca09 I love this module. It was working great on my Nexus 6 with Android 5.0.1 but looks like 5.1.1 broke it. Can I do anything to help update it so that it works?
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Hi sansnil, thanks for the report and sorry for the slow reply.
I've updated the module; now it should work on Android 5.1.1 (tested on 5.1.1 on SGS3)
Please try the new version (1.0.3) and let me know if it works for you
Matsca09

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Matsca09 said:
I've updated the module; now it should work on Android 5.1.1 (tested on 5.1.1 on SGS3)
Please try the new version (1.0.3) and let me know if it works for you
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Hi Matsca09, I just tested 1.0.3 and it does indeed work great again in 5.1.1 -- THANKS!!