Technology @lemmy.world Morys @lemmy.ml 2mo ago

Another source for open source Android apps

www.openapk.net Open Source Apps APK for Android - OpenAPK

Download free open-source apps in APK format for Android that are safe and respects privacy. Sourced from Github, Gitlab and beyond.

I came across this tool/platform which looked like a useful way to get more functionality out of your android device if you're trying to avoid proprietary services https://www.openapk.net/

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OpenAPK: Download free open-source apps in APK format for Android, safe, ads-free and privacy friendly. Sourced from Github, Gitlab and beyond.

www.openapk.net /

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How's this different from F-droid?
- Good question 🤔 it's a progressive web app rather than 'app'. If FDroid uses the same sources then the functionality will presumably be similar
  
  It uses FDroid and GitHub as sources
  
  https://www.openapk.net/faq
  
  Nice for discovery, but I'd still recommend actually installing the apps using either F-Droid/Droid-ify, or by adding the GitHub/Gitlab repo linked on OpenAPK for an app to Obtainium. That way you'll get updates.
  
  Good to know, thanks!
  
  Does it auto update apps?
  
  No. But you can use it to find interesting apps, and then use either F-Droid/Droid-ify to search the app name and install it, or by copying the URL for the GitHub/Gitlab repo linked on OpenAPK for an app into Obtainium. That way you'll get updates.

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