Add a note about the release builds depending on Google services

Signed-off-by: Andy Balaam <andyb@element.io>
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Andy Balaam 2021-11-18 09:12:43 +00:00
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@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ There is some delay between when a release is created and when it appears in the
If you would like to receive releases more quickly (bearing in mind that they may not be stable) you have a number of options:
1. [Sign up to receive beta releases](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/im.vector.app) via the Google Play Store.
2. Install a [release APK](https://github.com/vector-im/element-android/releases) directly - download the relevant .apk file and allow installing from untrusted sources in your device settings.
2. Install a [release APK](https://github.com/vector-im/element-android/releases) directly - download the relevant .apk file and allow installing from untrusted sources in your device settings. Note: these releases are the Google Play version, which depend on some Google services. If you prefer to avoid that, try the latest dev builds, and choose the F-Droid version.
3. If you're really brave, install the [very latest dev build](https://buildkite.com/matrix-dot-org/element-android/builds/latest?branch=develop&state=passed) - click on *Assemble (GPlay or FDroid) Debug version* then on *Artifacts*.
## Contributing