Repackaging complicates the calculus. “Repack” suggests that software is being altered or bundled differently before distribution — for convenience, localization, or monetization. Legitimate repacks (e.g., region-specific bundles or smaller differential updates) can reduce bandwidth and storage friction, making sleep-mode downloads less costly. But repackaging also has a darker side: altered installers can include additional software, tracking, or behavior that the original developer didn’t intend. When repacks travel through a third-party storefront, the user’s trust shifts from original creators to the repacker and the platform. Sleep-mode downloads amplify that risk: an app silently replaced or modified while your device is idle is a surreptitious change to your digital environment.