It seems developers only need to repackaging Android package files (.apk), but for users, the process is entirely transparent, and will function exactly like a native application.

开发者所要做的，也许只是重新打包Android包文件(. apk)；但对于用户，这一过程完全透明，并且功用完全像是一个本地应用程序。

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Finally, the.dex file and other application resources are zipped up as an APK file that can be installed on an Android device.

最后，. dex文件和其他应用程序资源被压缩成一个APK文件，该文件可安装到Android设备上。

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The idea here is to offer it up to savvy Android users who understand the art of sideloading an APK, giving them the tools to submit bug reports and help polish up Flipboard on the many, many variations of devices out there.

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