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this post was submitted on 19 Jul 2023
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Just leaving this here: Aurora Store
Aside of the lack of ads, I now depend on Aurora Store for batch app updates because the cocksuckers at Google Play have allowed devs to force app version updates even when you have disabled automatic updates for that specific app.
How do you deal with waiting for and then pressing "Install" for every app? It's so tedious. Is there no way without root?
IDK... I root all of my devices ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That's pretty gigachad, but I'm scared to because it voids the warranty :(
Isn't that one of the things the FTC says can't void warranties? They've been going after companies for those lousy warranty void stickers lately.
Oh you're right, TIL. I guess I've fallen victim to the corporate propaganda.
Agree, there's a risk even if you don't break anything.
Ok this is actually pretty cool. So I gave this a try and what I found in the first few mins of using it:
Overall solid app. I don't spend a lot of time in the PlayStore so the ads themselves don't bother me. The moment though I begin getting pop up ads / notifications I'll be jumping to this full time though
Just be careful when using your own google account on Aurora Store. There are reports of people getting their account banned by google. Do not use an important google account there.
Another cool feature is you can spoof your device's name. This can allow you to install apps that daddy Google does not approve of for your device.
What is the difference with F-Droid?
F-Droid has special FOSS Apps only. Aurora Store delivers the same Apps like Play Store.
It's an alternative client to the Play Store. It does not access F-Droid repos.
Others answered you, but aurora also has an F-Droid replacement called Aurora Droid.
Aurora store is basically anonymous access to the official Google Play store.
You can download any app because unlike the Google Play store Aurora doesn't send your phones hardware ID, so if for example your phone is rooted you can get the Disney Plus app anyway.
Fdroid is an alternate app store. They have different things than the Google Play store. They respect your privacy and will let you download any app that is ever been uploaded to them, Even old versions of an app.
~~Um ... can I sign in with my google account?~~
It appears that I can, wonderful.