From 604c4e5fd2fe9f0e94482fce55721b17a1193690 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nico Alt <nicoalt@posteo.org> Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2019 10:45:29 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update readme regarding builds without Flatpak, moves from Android etc. --- README.md | 16 +++++++--------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 42e32da..ea78a0d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -29,13 +29,13 @@ flatpak-builder builddir --install-deps-from=flathub --user --install --force-cl flatpak run app.briar.gtk ``` -You should also be able to run Briar GTK without Flatpak. +Additionally, you are able to run Briar GTK without Flatpak. For this, you have to install Java, the -[Python dependencies](requirements.txt) and Briar Headless. -Once you've done this, change the path of the Briar Headless +[Python dependencies](requirements.txt) and +[Briar headless](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/blob/master/briar-headless/README.md). +Once you've done this, change the path of the Briar headless jar in [src/briar/gtk/define.py](src/briar/gtk/define.py), build it with _meson_ and start Briar GTK. -Keep in mind this wasn't tested so far. ## Design Goals @@ -49,12 +49,10 @@ Keep in mind this wasn't tested so far. ## FAQ -### How can I add contacts? +### How can I transfer contacts from my Android device? -Adding contacts isn't yet supported. Instead, you have to copy -the database and keys from a Briar Android installation. The most -convenient way to do so is by using -[_adb_](https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb). +By using [_adb_](https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb), +you can copy the database and keys from a Briar Android installation. Note that your smartphone needs to be rooted for this. You can either use the script at -- GitLab