Batch App Installation Without Shizuku – Setup Mode & QR/URL Import

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Goal

Make installing many apps during new/reset phone setup much less painful without requiring Shizuku, root, or Device Owner privileges.

Core Idea

Even with the mandatory manual "Install" taps (Session Installer), we can dramatically improve the experience by:

• Adding a real "Install All" queue for favorites/wishlists
• Background prefetch of next apps while user approves current one
• Clean progress screen with ETA, skip/pause, next-up preview
• Easy list sharing & import via QR code, URL, or ADB intent

Main Proposed Features (phased approach)

1. Batch Install Queue
   → Favorites / Wishlist → "Install All" button
   → Sequential: download → show prompt → user taps Install → next
   → Background download of next apps + resume support

2. External triggering via deep links / intents
   aurora://install?packages=com.signal.android,org.mozilla.firefox
   aurora://install?list_url=https://example.com/my-apps.json
   text→ Perfect for ADB during initial setup, automation scripts, companion tools

3. QR Code sharing & scanning

• Generate QR from current list
• Scan → review → "Import & Install All"
• Great for setup guides, friends, forums

4. Dedicated "Setup Mode" screen (polish / nice-to-have)

• Full-screen progress view
• Estimated time remaining
• Auto-advance to next prompt
• Skip / Pause / Cancel All buttons

Realistic Outcome Example

20 apps:

• Current situation → ~45+ frustrating minutes
• With this → ~12–18 min with much less annoyance

Implementation Roadmap (incremental)

Phase 1 (v5.0) – Core value

• BatchInstallQueue logic
• "Install All" button on favorites
• Basic progress UI + background prefetch

Phase 2 (v5.1) – External control

• aurora:// intent scheme
• Security prompt for external lists
• JSON list support + basic docs for ADB usage

Phase 3 (v5.2) – Sharing & polish

• QR code generator + scanner
• Nice full-screen Setup Mode UI
• ETA calculation

Phase 4 (v5.3+) – Optional future

• Curated/community setup profiles
• Hosted lists (if community wants it)

Looking forward to your thoughts! 🚀