Status labels: ■ Built in the repository (checked files or developer tooling, not an app feature) ◧ Designed in a document, no code yet ○ Planned: listed in the catalog, not built ? Not decided △ Not in the catalog yet (a gap) – No claim made
What is the Simca Launcher?
◧ Designed C0022
The single download. It installs, starts and updates Simca packages, runs fully offline, shows a plain-sight Offline/Online toggle and is the only place to pick, add or remove elements. It is designed in documents and has no code.
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Do updates happen automatically?
◧ Designed C0023
No. Updating is user-initiated: the user presses Check or imports a signed file. There are no background services, scheduled tasks, silent checks or telemetry.
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How are updates verified?
◧ Designed C0024
Updates are signed packages verified against keys embedded in the launcher, with preflight checks, a backup, staged apply, a health check and rollback. This is a design, not an implementation.
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Can I update without internet?
◧ Designed C0025
Yes by design: a signed package can travel on a USB drive, by messenger or from a nearby device and works exactly like a downloaded one.
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Does the launcher need an account?
◧ Designed C0026
Not offline. Offline mode uses a local device-bound key and PIN with no registration. Registration is needed only for online use, and online sign-in is never required for selling, printing or shifts.
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Will it run on iOS?
? Not decided C0027
Not decided. Replacing app files may not be allowed by the platform, so iOS update mechanics are an open point. Windows comes first.
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