[tor-bugs] #34025 [Applications/Orbot]: Orbot connects directly to raw.githubusercontent.com on startup

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#34025: Orbot connects directly to raw.githubusercontent.com on startup
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 Reporter:  cypherpunks         |          Owner:  n8fr8
     Type:  defect              |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium              |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Orbot  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal              |     Resolution:
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Comment (by n8fr8):

 It was only meant to run on devices without Google Play or F-Droid, i.e.
 users in China.

 Github was chosen for its accessibility in China.

 Will consider again how we implement this, and ensure it doesn't check in
 those cases. It should also have an option to disable.

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