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This commit introduces a comprehensive feature for sharing the BitChat application offline using a self-hosted Wi-Fi Direct hotspot. This enables mesh network expansion by allowing users to distribute the app without requiring an internet connection.
Key components:
- **`HotspotManager`**: A new class that manages the creation and lifecycle of a Wi-Fi P2P (Wi-Fi Direct) group. It handles generating secure credentials (SSID/password), acquiring WakeLocks, and monitoring connected peers. It supports custom credentials on Android 10+ and falls back to system-generated ones on older versions.
- **`ApkWebServer`**: A lightweight HTTP server based on `NanoHTTPD` that serves the APK file and a user-friendly HTML landing page to connected devices.
- **`ApkSharingUtils`**: A utility to detect whether the app is installed as a single or split APK, collect the necessary files, and copy them to a cache directory for sharing.
- **`ApkInstaller`**: A utility using the `PackageInstaller` API to handle the installation of single or split APKs received from another user.
- **`HotspotActivity`**: A new Compose-based UI that guides the user through starting the hotspot, displays connection details (Wi-Fi credentials, QR codes for Wi-Fi and the download URL), and shows the number of connected peers. It also handles the necessary runtime permissions (`NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES` or `ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`).
- **Configuration**:
- Adds necessary Wi-Fi and P2P permissions to `AndroidManifest.xml`.
- Defines a `FileProvider` path for APK sharing in `file_paths.xml`.
- Adds numerous string resources for the new UI.