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Updated README.md file to explain ZIM File Picker Restriction and Storage Scanning in play store variant

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@ -17,6 +17,21 @@ This is the version for Android, with support versions ranging from 5
to 13 (like [mentioned
here](https://github.com/kiwix/kiwix-android/blob/develop/buildSrc/src/main/kotlin/Config.kt)).
**Important Note**: Starting from Android 11, the zim file picker feature
has been restricted in the Play Store variant due to Play Store policies.
This means that users running Android 11 and above will not be able to load
zim files from internal/external storage directly within the app.
This restriction is in place to comply with the Play Store policies.
The Play Store variant of the Kiwix app does not have the
`MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` permission, which is required for scanning storage
and accessing zim files from arbitrary locations.
Therefore, the storage scanning functionality is not available in this variant.
To use the full version of the Kiwix app and access the zim file picker feature,
you can download it directly from the [official page](https://download.kiwix.org/release/kiwix-android/). The website allows you to download the full version of the app, which includes the unrestricted file picker feature.
We understand that this restriction may cause inconvenience,
but it is necessary to comply with the Play Store policies and ensure a smooth user experience.
We recommend using the official version of the app available on our website to access the complete set of features.
Kiwix Android is written in [Kotlin](https://kotlinlang.org/)
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