🚀 KingInstaller v1.7 - Android 17 Support & Hybrid Method
I am rolling out a major update to KingInstaller, packed with architectural breakthroughs, Android 17 support, and new diagnostic tools to ensure your apps work perfectly with Android Auto!
✨ What's New & Improved
- Hybrid Shizuku Method (NEW): A revolutionary installation method for Android 15, 16, and 17! It bypasses the "com.android.shell" trap by using a privileged proxy, ensuring the system sees the Package Installer as the requester and the Play Store as the provider.
- Automatic Installer Fixer: KingInstaller now includes a post-installation service that automatically forces the "Google Play Store" identity if Shizuku or Root is available, even if you use standard installation methods.
- Enhanced Root Support: Applied the same "Hybrid" logic to Root installations, making it more robust on modern Android versions.
- Material Design 3 UI: Completely refreshed user interface embracing modern Material 3 guidelines for a cleaner and more intuitive experience.
- App Diagnostic Checker: Built-in tool to inspect how the system perceives an installed application, providing an immediate estimation of Android Auto compatibility.
- Android Auto Settings Shortcut: Quick shortcut button to jump directly into the system's Android Auto settings page.
- UI & Translation Cleanup: Synchronized Russian and Italian translations and cleaned up the installation console for a smoother experience.
- Support my Work: Added a dedicated button to support the project via PayPal. Every coffee helps keep the project alive! ☕
⚠️ Critical Compatibility Notice
- WORKING OS: Now confirmed to work properly on Android 10 to Android 17 (A17)!
- ANDROID 17 REQUIREMENT: To achieve the "Installed by Play Store" status on Android 17, it is highly recommended to use the Shizuku method or have Root access. Standard Intent methods are increasingly restricted by Google.
📊 Android Auto Requirements & Insights (v1.7 discovery)
- The Golden Rule: For an app to successfully show up in Android Auto, the "Requested by" field must be the Package Installer, while the "Installed by" field MUST be the Play Store.
- The Shell Trap Solved: Standard ADB/Shizuku installs (com.android.shell) are often ignored by Android Auto. The new Hybrid Shizuku method in v1.7 solves this by making the system believe the install was requested by the stock installer.
🧪 Testing Environment
Real-world testing conducted using AABrowser on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel devices running Android 16 and 17.
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📖 Shizuku Guide: https://github.com/rikkaapps/shizuku