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Warn when updates would change flatpak sandbox permissions #2089

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danirabbit opened this issue Sep 20, 2023 · 0 comments
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Warn when updates would change flatpak sandbox permissions #2089

danirabbit opened this issue Sep 20, 2023 · 0 comments
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Problem

If you have automatic updates enabled, you may install an app after consenting to one set of permissions and then it could get an update that completely changes those permissions. This is especially problematic in alt stores where there is only an initial review such as Flathub

Proposal

If an app update would change the kinds of sandbox permissions you've previously agreed to, we should:

  1. Not install that update automatically
  2. Throw a notifcation that some updates require you to review/accept new permissions
  3. Have some kind of nice before/after permission comparison view thing when you go to update

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@danirabbit danirabbit added the Needs Design Waiting for input from the UX team label Sep 20, 2023
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