From 3f2a7df74969e97e8e003302338a745410b3f732 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kavish Devar Date: Sat, 16 May 2026 10:10:06 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] docs: remove installation instructions from project README --- README.md | 45 +++++---------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 40 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e7442d34..ba08ec31 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -31,46 +31,6 @@ Development paused due to lack of time until June 2026 (JEE Advanced). PRs and i LibrePods allows you to use AirPods features that are exclusive to Apple devices. It implements the proprietary protocol used to exchange data between AirPods and Apple devices, enabling features like changing noise control modes, fast ear detection, accurate battery status, head gestures, conversational awareness, and more on non-Apple platforms. -# Installation - -> [!IMPORTANT] -> Before installing, please read the [feature availability](#feature-availability) and platform-specific READMEs. - -## Android - -### README: [android/README.md](./android/README.md) - -### Google Play Store - -If you are using a supported device/OS combination listed in the [root requirements section](/android/#root-requirement), you can install LibrePods from the Google Play Store. You can use the VendorID hook features with root even from the Play Store version. - -GetItOnGooglePlay_Badge_Web_color_English - - -### GitHub Releases - -If you need xposed because of the [root requirement](/android/#root-requirement), you will have to use the apk/zip from the [GitHub releases](https://github.com/kavishdevar/librepods/releases/latest). - -### Root Module - -If you want LibrePods to have privileged Bluetooth permissions to -- show battery status in the system settings and widgets -- show AirPods icon in the system settings (xposed is also currently required for this) -- disconnect AirPods when you take them out of your ears - -## Linux - -### README: [linux/README.md](./linux/README.md) - -### GitHub Releases - -The app is ready to download as an AppImage or an executable. You can download the latest pre-release from the [GitHub releases](https://github.com/kavishdevar/librepods/releases?q="linux-v0"). - -### Nightly Builds (recommended) - -You can also try the latest build of the new version from the [GitHub Actions artifacts](https://github.com/kavishdevar/librepods/actions/workflows/ci-linux-rust.yml). On the latest successful workflow run, download the **librepods-x86_64.AppImage** or **librepods** binary from **Artifacts**. - - # Feature availability | Feature | Linux | Android | @@ -126,6 +86,11 @@ Since there is no way on Android to have a virtual audio source which can be use * Features marked with an asterisk require the VendorID to be change to that of Apple. +# Installation + +- [**Android**](/android/README.md) +- [**Linux**](/linux/README.md) + # VendorID Spoofing Turns out, if you change the VendorID in DID Profile to that of Apple, you get access to several special features!