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Unable to downgrade Fennec F-Droid from 81.1.1 to 68.12.0: "Failed to install due to an unknown error"

  • Device OS and version: Androd 7.1.2 / LineageOS 14.1-20180513-NIGHTLY-mido
  • Device model/manufacturer: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
  • F-Droid version (in the About screen): 1.9
  • F-Droid privileged extension version (if installed): N/A

What did you do? (clear steps if possible)

  • Open Fennec F-Droid "Versions" list
  • Select 68.12.0, hit "DOWNGRADE"
  • When typical Android "Do you want to install an update..." dialog is displayed, hit "INSTALL"

What did you expect to see?

  • Downgrade successful (or at least clear error)

What did you see instead?

  • Android shows "Installing..." progress bar for a while
  • "Error installing Fennec F-Droid" is shown (see screenshot)

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