altstoreio / altstoreio/AltStore

feature request: auto-open Mail app to auto-refresh apps

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enhancement
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Swift
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Description

Description

A feature that is opt-in where you can have AltServer automatically open and close (if it was not previously open) the Mail app whenever AltStore requests a refresh.

This would be very convenient as it could automate the entire process in the background.

FYI I don't actually use the Mail app so I only open it to refresh apps.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating the AltServer code that handles AltStore refresh requests and checking how Mail app lifecycle can be managed. Done means an opt-in setting opens Mail during refresh and closes it only when it was not already open.

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Assessment

Tech stack
swift
Domain
mobile-dev, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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