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@ -17,20 +17,25 @@ This is the version for Android, with support versions ranging from 5
to 13 (like [mentioned to 13 (like [mentioned
here](https://github.com/kiwix/kiwix-android/blob/develop/buildSrc/src/main/kotlin/Config.kt)). 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 **Important Note**: Starting from Android 11, the ZIM file picker
has been restricted in the Play Store variant due to Play Store policies. feature has been restricted in the Play Store variant due to Play
This means that users running Android 11 and above will not be able to load Store policies. This means that users running Android 11 and above
zim files from internal/external storage directly within the app. will not be able to load ZIM files from internal/external storage
This restriction is in place to comply with the Play Store policies. directly within the app if they have downloaded Kiwix from the Google
The Play Store variant of the Kiwix app does not have the Play Store. This restriction is in place to comply with the Play
`MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` permission, which is required for scanning storage Store policies. The Play Store variant of Kiwix does not require the
and accessing zim files from arbitrary locations. `MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` permission anymore, which is necessary to
Therefore, the storage scanning functionality is not available in this variant. scan storage and access ZIM files at arbitrary locations. Therefore,
To use the full version of the Kiwix app and access the zim file picker feature, the storage scanning & file picking functionalities are not available
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. in this variant anymore. To use the full version of Kiwix and benefit
We understand that this restriction may cause inconvenience, of the ZIM file picker feature, you can download it directly from the
but it is necessary to comply with the Play Store policies and ensure a smooth user experience. [official
We recommend using the official version of the app available on our website to access the complete set of features. repository](https://download.kiwix.org/release/kiwix-android/) or use
[F-Droid](https://fdroid.kiwix.org). 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/) Kiwix Android is written in [Kotlin](https://kotlinlang.org/)