From d1e53afe8e2545d43d100440a32296b0622bcca9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Leonid Pliushch Date: Thu, 16 May 2019 03:55:48 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] update readme --- README.md | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c0a9ed039..cfde212fe 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -28,6 +28,28 @@ You can open an issue for any package or build problems. For example, if you obs Also, if you want to request a particular package, you may suggest it in an issue. However, be prepared that package may not be available shortly. Bugfixes and improvements take precedence over new packages. +### Information for Android 7+ users + +If your device running Android OS with version 7 and higher, it is highly recommended to check whether your Termux installation uses our new repository with packages compiled specially for higher Android API levels (24+). + +Execute command `termux-info` or look into file `$PREFIX/etc/apt/sources.list`. There should be a line containing following URL: +``` +https://dl.bintray.com/termux/termux-packages-24/ +``` +If not, then it is time to upgrade your installation. This procedure will involve complete erasing of `$PREFIX`, directory where all packages are installed (aka rootfs) but your home directory will be untouched. + +So if you decided to upgrade your installation, do the following steps: + +1. Ensure that application's version is v0.67 or higher. If not - upgrade. + +2. Move all important files, e.g. configs, databases, custom scripts, etc to your `$HOME` (temporarily). Also, save the list of packages that you will need to reinstall. + +3. Execute `rm -rf $PREFIX`. + +4. Restart Termux application. + +5. Restore all your stuff saved in step 1. + ## Pull Requests We welcome any pull requests. Nevertheless, a log file should be provided in order to show that it is at least working.