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I work for Microsoft and am very technical. I do not run Google's OS and have no access the Google play store. My devices can run apks, but have no Google code running on them. I refuse to do so as I value my privacy and run a privacy OS.

I'm also a Ward Clerk and need access to this application. I had access to the app prior but recently I got an error stating this version is too old and failed to run. I went to look for an updated APK to sideload but none were found. There seems to have been a recently concerted effort to only allow the Google play store to hold the apk. This is a mistake and is causing good people who value privacy to not be able to perform their functions.

We need a link on churchofjesuschrist.org to the church apks so people in my situation can function and assist our ward.

From past comments, it appears that the church apps require some components found in the Google Playstore for secure communication and authentication.

Nikitis wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 6:19 amWe need a link on churchofjesuschrist.org to the church apks so people in my situation can function and assist our ward.

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