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"package installer keeps stopping"
I have a rooted (Magisk) Fairphone 5 running the Fairphone ROM. I installed F-Droid using adb. I cannot update F-Droid itself from with in F-Droid. From F-Droid I have tried to install OI File Manager, LinPhone, and Easter Eggs. They do not install and the only feedback I get is "package installer k...
I have a rooted (Magisk) Fairphone 5 running the Fairphone ROM. I installed F-Droid using adb. I cannot update F-Droid itself from with in F-Droid. From F-Droid I have tried to install OI File Manager, LinPhone, and Easter Eggs. They do not install and the only feedback I get is "package installer keeps stopping". I also downloaded the [OI File Manager apk from the github site](https://github.com/openintents/filemanager/releases) directly to my phone and tried to install it from AOSP file manager with the same results. I am allowing installing APKs from unknown sources in settings. I *am* able to install apks using
logcatNotificationService: Cannot find enqueued record for key: 0|org.fdroid.fdroid|1|https://f-droid.org/repo/org.openintents.filemanager_40.apk|10195 PackageParser: Unknown element under : meta-data at /data/user/0/org.fdroid.fdroid/cache/apks/f-droid.org--1/org.openintents.filemanager_40.apk Binary XML file line #63
brett stevens
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Jan 25, 2024, 08:27 PM
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How to get an older version of an app from F-Droid?
I used https://f-droid.org/ to search the F-Droid repository for an app and to download the respective APK file. I did find the app, however, the newest version has unwanted changes or requirements like a newer Android system version. How can I download the previous/older versions of this app?
I used https://f-droid.org/ to search the F-Droid repository for an app and to download the respective APK file. I did find the app, however, the newest version has unwanted changes or requirements like a newer Android system version.
How can I download the previous/older versions of this app?
rattlesnake
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Sep 15, 2022, 01:33 AM
• Last activity: Nov 16, 2024, 01:32 PM
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FreeOTP or FreeOTP+ - Which is More Secure?
I have been using FreeOTP by Redhat/Fedora for a few years now as my main two way authentication app. However, I have realised that the current version (1.5) is quite a few years old (having been released in 2016). https://freeotp.github.io/ https://f-droid.org/packages/org.fedorahosted.freeotp/ The...
I have been using FreeOTP by Redhat/Fedora for a few years now as my main two way authentication app. However, I have realised that the current version (1.5) is quite a few years old (having been released in 2016).
https://freeotp.github.io/
https://f-droid.org/packages/org.fedorahosted.freeotp/
There is however a forked version; FreeOTP+. This fork's latest update (1.7) came out in December of 2019, making it far more up to date than the upstream app.
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.liberty.android.freeotpplus/
I am however concerned about security, due to the app playing a very important role in account security. I am also unsure as I am not too familiar with the work/trustworthiness of the developer of the fork (I mean him/her no offence when I say this, I'm just cautious when it comes to account security), where as I know Redhat to be a secure and freedom respecting company.
So which would be the safer option? Should I stick with the older FreeOTP? Do two way authentication apps need to have up to date security patches?
Or can I trust the more up to date FreeOTP+?
Also, even though I appreciate the help and good intentions of people who would recommend this; but please don't recommend that I use the Google or Microsoft authenticators instead. I want to use a Free/Open Source authentication app rather than a proprietary one.
AdLinux
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Feb 23, 2020, 01:54 PM
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Deploy Android apps via Microsoft Intune from alternative sources
Has anyone experience or knowledge of whether it is possible to deploy Android apps via Microsoft Intune when the source of apps is e.g. the F-Droid app store? I am considering setting up fully managed Android devices at work, and I am also quite fond of the idea of using open-source apps. However,...
Has anyone experience or knowledge of whether it is possible to deploy Android apps via Microsoft Intune when the source of apps is e.g. the F-Droid app store?
I am considering setting up fully managed Android devices at work, and I am also quite fond of the idea of using open-source apps.
However, installing F-Droid and giving the users the privileges to install apps somehow defeats the purpose and premise of the devices being fully managed.
Dohn Joe
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Dec 15, 2023, 02:43 PM
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Why isn't Wireguard available on F-Droid?
Lots of sites speak of Wireguard being available on F-Droid but I noticed it's no longer on the site. Why is this? And how can I install it?
Lots of sites speak of Wireguard being available on F-Droid but I noticed it's no longer on the site. Why is this? And how can I install it?
Evan Carroll
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Dec 3, 2023, 03:02 PM
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How can I rollback an app from F-droid without loosing settings?
My question follows the discussion under link [How to get an older version of an app from F-Droid?][1] but the moderator unfortunately does not allow to ask for additional details in the same thread. So my question is the following: I have installed a newer version of an app in F-droid to find out i...
My question follows the discussion under link How to get an older version of an app from F-Droid?
but the moderator unfortunately does not allow to ask for additional details in the same thread. So my question is the following:
I have installed a newer version of an app in F-droid to find out it becomes unusable because of bugs. Naturally I want to revert to the previous version. I pertinently know the older version can be seen in the versions section at the bottom. But I cannot install any of them unless I uninstall the current version of the app. This unfortunately results in loosing all settings.
How can I rollback an app from F-droid without loosing settings?
jcp26
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Nov 16, 2023, 05:37 PM
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Why do I have Termux and Termux(failsafe)?
Why do I have two Termux applications, and what's the difference? This happened recently, after updating Termux I believe. I've installed Termux from F-Droid, and it mentions (failsafe) in the application name there. Cannnot see that in the Play Store.
Why do I have two Termux applications, and what's the difference? This happened recently, after updating Termux I believe. I've installed Termux from F-Droid, and it mentions (failsafe) in the application name there. Cannnot see that in the Play Store.
SSS
(499 rep)
May 1, 2019, 02:54 PM
• Last activity: Nov 11, 2023, 05:31 PM
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F-Droid keeps downloading apps that were installed from other stores
F-Droid, again and again, downloads updates for an app that is installed via another (namely Play) store. Obviously, it cannot be installed because of different signatures. How can I get F-Droid to ignore foreign-store apps?
F-Droid, again and again, downloads updates for an app that is installed via another (namely Play) store.
Obviously, it cannot be installed because of different signatures.
How can I get F-Droid to ignore foreign-store apps?
vlad_tepesch
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Jun 14, 2017, 12:46 PM
• Last activity: Oct 24, 2023, 02:25 PM
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Why is Google's Play Store suddenly trying to update apps installed via F-Droid?
Historically, Google did not mess with Android apps installed via the open source [F-Droid project][1]. Suddenly, however, Google's Play Store is now trying to update apps installed via F-Droid. There are obvious privacy implications (Google is now likely aware of which F-Droid apps you have install...
Historically, Google did not mess with Android apps installed via the open source F-Droid project .
Suddenly, however, Google's Play Store is now trying to update apps installed via F-Droid.
There are obvious privacy implications (Google is now likely aware of which F-Droid apps you have installed), but also significant security implications (F-Droid has a stellar security reputation, whereas Google has a deplorable security reputation). Given that, to my knowledge, Google's Play Store does not obtain files from F-Droid repositories, it stands to reason that it likely overrides F-Droid's APK trusted files with Google's untrusted APK files during any updates.
Can anyone confirm this hypothesis and shed any light on why Google's Play Store is suddenly trying to update apps installed that the user installed via F-Droid?
Amazon Dies In Darkness
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Oct 24, 2023, 09:59 AM
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F-droid: keep partial downloads
I am trying to install OSMAnd~ which is 43 MB, but I am sitting on a crappy connection that cuts out after 10-20 MB. Can I somehow ask F-droid to keep the partially downloaded file and continue download?
I am trying to install OSMAnd~ which is 43 MB, but I am sitting on a crappy connection that cuts out after 10-20 MB. Can I somehow ask F-droid to keep the partially downloaded file and continue download?
Ole Tange
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Jan 15, 2016, 05:14 PM
• Last activity: Apr 20, 2023, 08:38 AM
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How to make packages from f-droid to be treated as from a "known source" (if I have root)?
I usually get packages from repository through their package browser (because then I have a guarantee that I use free (= libre) software); and they are signed with their key. I use CyanogenMod 10; and I have root access. I don't like allowing packages from "unknown sources" for this. Can I set up th...
I usually get packages from repository through their package browser (because then I have a guarantee that I use free (= libre) software); and they are signed with their key.
I use CyanogenMod 10; and I have root access.
I don't like allowing packages from "unknown sources" for this.
Can I set up the system so that f-droid counts as a known source, and packages from all other unknown sources are not allowed to be installed by default as before.
Perhaps, something can be patches in the CyanogenMod distro to add f-droid's key as a key for a "known source" of packages.
imz -- Ivan Zakharyaschev
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May 23, 2013, 10:55 AM
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F-Droid v1.15.2: archive.newpipe.net/fdroid/repo: Error getting F-Droid index file => null All other repos didn't create errors
I'm trying to add the custom F-Droid repository, and when I do I am getting this error? > archive.newpipe.net/fdroid/repo: Error getting F-Droid index file => null All other repos didn't create errors. What am I doing wrong? I've tried a few times always the same thing. Each time I remove the repo....
I'm trying to add the custom F-Droid repository, and when I do I am getting this error?
> archive.newpipe.net/fdroid/repo: Error getting F-Droid index file => null
All other repos didn't create errors.
What am I doing wrong? I've tried a few times always the same thing. Each time I remove the repo. How can I resolve this error?
Evan Carroll
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Aug 17, 2022, 01:40 AM
• Last activity: Aug 17, 2022, 05:50 PM
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How to see only new apps (not updates, or shows apps) in F-Droid "Latest" view?
I'd like to receive or browse new apps in F-Droid's app store. Currently, it shows both new & updates. Furthermore, I'd love to filter out apps by category, or by keywords, in F-Droid's "Latest" view or in "Categories". 1. is there a way to acheive it with current tools 2. is there an index I can do...
I'd like to receive or browse new apps in F-Droid's app store.
Currently, it shows both new & updates.
Furthermore, I'd love to filter out apps by category, or by keywords, in F-Droid's "Latest" view or in "Categories".
1. is there a way to acheive it with current tools
2. is there an index I can download and grep / sort / query myself, either programmatically or via script?
Berry Tsakala
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Feb 1, 2022, 10:32 AM
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Is the Android F-Droid client still actively maintained?
According to the [G-Droid app description on the F-Droid website][1], "the F-Droid client is not [actively maintained] any more". I could not find evidence that this is true. Is the Android F-Droid client still actively maintained? [1]: https://f-droid.org/packages/org.gdroid.gdroid/
According to the G-Droid app description on the F-Droid website , "the F-Droid client is not [actively maintained] any more".
I could not find evidence that this is true.
Is the Android F-Droid client still actively maintained?
Amazon Dies In Darkness
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Jan 23, 2019, 03:42 PM
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Freennode Weechat Android Protocol error and Failed to connect error
I'm using [weechat-android][1] that I installed using f-droid and trying to connect to freenode in order to join an irc server. I am able to connect freenode on my Windows 10 PC using mIRC as expected. Not able to do so on Android after following this doc https://freenode.net/kb/answer/chat. This is...
I'm using weechat-android that I installed using f-droid and trying to connect to freenode in order to join an irc server. I am able to connect freenode on my Windows 10 PC using mIRC as expected. Not able to do so on Android after following this doc https://freenode.net/kb/answer/chat.
This is the exact setup I used when I get the protocol error.
This is the exact setup I used when I get the failed to connect error.
This is the exact setup I used when I get the failed to connect error.
greg
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Sep 30, 2020, 02:07 AM
• Last activity: Sep 30, 2020, 07:50 AM
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Persist changes to /system partition on A/B device (Android 9)
I’m trying to add the [F-Droid Privileged Extension](https://gitlab.com/fdroid/privileged-extension) using the OTA .zip to a [Fairphone 3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairphone_3) on which I’ve [installed /e/ OS](https://doc.e.foundation/devices/FP3/). I tried modifying the `update-binary` sc...
I’m trying to add the [F-Droid Privileged Extension](https://gitlab.com/fdroid/privileged-extension) using the OTA .zip to a [Fairphone 3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairphone_3) on which I’ve [installed /e/ OS](https://doc.e.foundation/devices/FP3/) . I tried modifying the
update-binary script because the [mount points assumed in the script don’t quite seem to work on this device](https://gitlab.com/fdroid/privileged-extension/-/issues/69) , but although the files seem to be copied fine to the system partition(s) in recovery mode, when I reboot the phone, all the changes have disappeared.
Is there anything else I need to do so that files copied to /dev/block/by-name/system_a or /dev/block/by-name/system_b in recovery mode stay around?
Socob
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Jul 9, 2020, 06:06 PM
• Last activity: Jul 16, 2020, 09:10 PM
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OsmAnd+ Voice Navigation Not Working
I am using OsmAnd+ 3.5.5 from F-Droid on my Samsung A3 2016 running LineageOS 16 (Android 9). It all seems to working fine, but for whatever reason the voice navigation will not work, making me have to constantly look at the directions rather than listen. What am I missing here? Is there a way of ma...
I am using OsmAnd+ 3.5.5 from F-Droid on my Samsung A3 2016 running LineageOS 16 (Android 9).
It all seems to working fine, but for whatever reason the voice navigation will not work, making me have to constantly look at the directions rather than listen.
What am I missing here? Is there a way of making it speak to me?
AdLinux
(245 rep)
Feb 16, 2020, 02:13 PM
• Last activity: Mar 12, 2020, 10:52 AM
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How to set the time (including seconds) on Android
How do I set the time on Android, including setting the seconds? I have an android handset that has no SIM, is permanently on airplane mode, and therefore doesn't sync its time from cell towers. I use TOTP 2FA for many of my accounts, and sometimes the clock on my Android isn't precise enough to pro...
How do I set the time on Android, including setting the seconds?
I have an android handset that has no SIM, is permanently on airplane mode, and therefore doesn't sync its time from cell towers.
I use TOTP 2FA for many of my accounts, and sometimes the clock on my Android isn't precise enough to produce a valid OTP token. Therefore, I'd like to set the time manually, and TOTP would greatly benefit from being able to set the seconds as well. Unfortunately, it appears that the default "Settings -> System -> Date & Time -> Set time" route only permits me to set the hour & minute.
First, when I set the time with only the hour & minute per above, does the seconds field get set to 0? Or does the seconds field remain unchanged from before setting the updated time?
Second, how can I set the seconds in addition to the hour & minute? Bonus points for an answer that includes a GUI app from f-droid. The CLI works, but it's not exactly accessible to most..
Is there no app in f-droid that supports setting the time with seconds? I used to use NTPSync , but now it appears to not actually change the time after a successful ntp query.
fwiw, I'm using LineageOS and Android 9.
Michael Altfield
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Feb 5, 2020, 12:16 PM
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System Application was uninstalled and could not be recovered in android
I have rooted my device. I have installed crDroid-7.1.2-20171202-j5nlte-v3.8.3 and android 7.1.2 I am using j5nlte model of samsung. I have accidentally uninstalled contact and contact storage applications since my device was already rooted. After the uninstall process, I have installed ```simple co...
I have rooted my device. I have installed crDroid-7.1.2-20171202-j5nlte-v3.8.3 and android 7.1.2
I am using j5nlte model of samsung.
I have accidentally uninstalled contact and contact storage applications since my device was already rooted.
After the uninstall process, I have installed
contacts-DroidNo app from this deviceThe package conflicts with an existing package by the same name
Sivaram Rasathurai
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Feb 13, 2020, 08:52 PM
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Is there a reason to install, say, VLC from F-droid instead of play store?
I'm a fan/contributor/user of FOSS, but not an RMS-style purist. Is there some advantage I'd get installing OSMAnd or VLC, etc. from there instead of the playstore? Some privacy thing or frequent updates? I'm basically worried that I'd be hurting VLC's exposure by not adding to their download number...
I'm a fan/contributor/user of FOSS, but not an RMS-style purist. Is there some advantage I'd get installing OSMAnd or VLC, etc. from there instead of the playstore? Some privacy thing or frequent updates?
I'm basically worried that I'd be hurting VLC's exposure by not adding to their download numbers in the playstore with no real advantage for me or VLC or FOSS in general. I'm explicitly asking if I know an app is FOSS and ensure the author's the right one, why not download from the playstore?
John Baber-Lucero
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Nov 9, 2019, 07:36 PM
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