If you want to get apps you’ve already downloaded, the only way I know how is by using the Google Files app.
I download all my apps through Obtainium. There may be an easier way than this, but I use all the URLs from the Obtainium export file to go directly to the .apk file. I do this quarterly. I don’t use very many apps, so its not a long process, even if it is manual.
Interesting… I’ve only just started messing with Graphene by putting it on an old Pixel and it seems pretty impressive.
So you opt to use Aurora? Do you need to install Google Play services to use that one? Seems like the options are Aurora, or creating a second user and installing the sandboxed Play services on that for apps that need it.
I tried the latter, but it’s basically impossible to sign up for a Google account without giving a phone number these days and I’m not sure I want to log in to my actual Google account since that kind of defeats the purpose…
Some people seem to have some concerns about Aurora as well
I’ve been saving all the .apk files for apps I find valuable, just in case this ends up impacting future GrapheneOS builds.
Worst case scenario, at least I’d be able to use a saved Pixel for the apps I want, without needing a Google account.
Is there a way to get the apk files for apps you’ve downloaded from the Play store?
If you want to get apps you’ve already downloaded, the only way I know how is by using the Google Files app.
I download all my apps through Obtainium. There may be an easier way than this, but I use all the URLs from the Obtainium export file to go directly to the .apk file. I do this quarterly. I don’t use very many apps, so its not a long process, even if it is manual.
aurora gives you the option to “save app bundle”
Interesting… I’ve only just started messing with Graphene by putting it on an old Pixel and it seems pretty impressive.
So you opt to use Aurora? Do you need to install Google Play services to use that one? Seems like the options are Aurora, or creating a second user and installing the sandboxed Play services on that for apps that need it.
I tried the latter, but it’s basically impossible to sign up for a Google account without giving a phone number these days and I’m not sure I want to log in to my actual Google account since that kind of defeats the purpose…
Some people seem to have some concerns about Aurora as well
no. Nor do you need a boogle account.
I’ve never read any concerns about aurora. What are they?