I try to avoid the play store at this point. I even switched Tasker from the Play store version to the standalone non-google APK from João himself (Patreon-exclusive; or you can email him for a license, it’s like $4).
Any time I implement an open-source project that offers an Android app, I immediately search their github/gitlab or F-Droid. I don’t even try to look on the play store anymore. Too much tracking bullshit.
Oh yeah, I have at least 10 apps on that haha. Fantastic piece of software. I use it for apps that aren’t hosted on any sort of marketplace.
Great example: If you shop at Harbor Freight (American bargain tool store), then you’re probably aware that they always have coupons for various tools. Someone created a database that catalogs all of their current coupons, HFQPDB, and they also provide an app (android only). The app isn’t found anywhere else except that site.
I try to avoid the play store at this point. I even switched Tasker from the Play store version to the standalone non-google APK from João himself (Patreon-exclusive; or you can email him for a license, it’s like $4).
Any time I implement an open-source project that offers an Android app, I immediately search their github/gitlab or F-Droid. I don’t even try to look on the play store anymore. Too much tracking bullshit.
If you haven’t, take a look at “Obtanium”. It searches F-droid, github, gitlab, and a few other sources for android releases of open source projects.
Oh yeah, I have at least 10 apps on that haha. Fantastic piece of software. I use it for apps that aren’t hosted on any sort of marketplace.
Great example: If you shop at Harbor Freight (American bargain tool store), then you’re probably aware that they always have coupons for various tools. Someone created a database that catalogs all of their current coupons, HFQPDB, and they also provide an app (android only). The app isn’t found anywhere else except that site.
Oof, there’s a reason you use an app store. Dont download shit direct from the internet. Thats how you get malware
Buddy, pal, my absolute friend.
It’s not like I’m not vetting the source code. Are you out here installing from sources that don’t let you vett your source code?
Enjoy your spyware I guess 🙄
I do verify signatures, yes. If it isnt singed, I don’t install it.
Thats why you use fdroid.