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downloading non-fdroid apks? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by pr06lefs@lemmy.ml to c/lineageos@lemmy.ml

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I didn't add the google tools to my LineageOS install, so I don't have the play store. Would kind of like Cash App, my bank app, etc, but don't want to download from a random site for obvious reasons. For instance, cash app is available here.

Is there a trustworthy source for these kinds of apks? Or does everyone just use websites/do without.

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[–] superglue@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 4 months ago

You could use aurora store

[–] MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Personally, I use backed-up Playstore apps via old phones that I use for nothing else any more.

[–] pr06lefs@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

don't trust aurora store? or just a process you've worked out and would be a hassle to change now.

[–] MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 4 months ago

More that I've never used/am un-familiar with Aurora store. I hadn't put 2&2 together on it apparently mirroring more-or-less the entire Play Store. Honestly, I'm still using the Play store, but there are several apps where I stopped using newer versions(enshittification), and grab the last "good" version(usually, just new-enough to work on current Android) from backups whenever I update them on accident.

I also like having options that don't rely on having a working internet connection. A lot of those same apps I mentioned, the en-shittification is literal: newer versions shit the bed without internet. Homie don't play that.

[–] Auster@thebrainbin.org 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Dunno MachineFab, but from my experience, few are the banking programs that on Android work without Google Play. And least on my case, I would rather avoid even MicroG. So maybe a similar situation with MachineFab?

[–] MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 4 months ago

Nah, I was just ignorant. Thanks for going to bat for me though.

[–] pipes@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

From what they wrote it seems MachineFab is reinstalling them on their new phone - not a bad way to source the apps if Aurora is down

[–] MachineFab812@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 4 months ago

You're closer to the mark: I like at least staying familiar with/possessing options that don't require the internet. Pseudo-amish ideation at work.