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[Android Apps and Games] ~El Julio~:
Would you mind allowing for having the available updates page as default instead of the installed apps list ?

An option to ignore specific updates would be quite welcome too.

Not to mention one to disable the annoying ads banner at the bottom...
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
+1

The ads are annoying and the ignore function is missed . Hope to see this implemented in the future. Maybe as in-app purchase for 1.99USD? for example? To suppport further development?
[Android Apps and Games] 4umexdeeay:
Echoing these same requests, especially the ability to remove/hide specific updates that don't work.

Would be willing to donate to remove ads as well.

Thanks for your efforts rumboalla! ?
[Android Apps and Games] jaggillararla:
The new design is awful!
[Android Apps and Games] EstherTakumi:
Quite good for me, it follow material design.
[Android Apps and Games] Razorsoup:
Glad to see that development on this hasn't ended. Thanks for your hard work.

Suggestion: An option to download the apks to external storage would be nice.
[Android Apps and Games] delutesheen@yahoo.com:
xda immortal.

how can long for aim your vistion?

im fraud to the developer are not end the xda lab.

to produced microbatic app for UI and API.

xda is the last person would help among app to devolope and replace it.

were? at xda lab store.

i cant sponsor the team to become mine.

but about your app my phone need it.

one day we meet black berry presence because of the team successfull.

dont end the xda lab by developer.

we dont care about to among people destroy the page using bad post unless we need to block them for you.

i love the xda much stronger and more!
[Android Apps and Games] Psyscope:
Use this private DNS link you won't see ads.

dns.adguard.com
[Android Apps and Games] ~El Julio~:
Very appreciable solution even though it won't be available to every APKUpdater user given it's limited to Android 9 (except with a VPN enabled) and 10 (even with a VPN enabled) or previous Android versions but with the need of a Root solution for that DNS change.

Thanks nonetheless
[Android Apps and Games] Psyscope:
App gets stuck searching. I have to force quit. Then run the app it searches shows updates then run it again and it's stuck searching.
[Android Apps and Games] rumboalla:
Changelog 2.0.4

Italian translation.

Indonesian translation.

Removed ads.

https://github.com/rumboalla/apkupdater/releases/download/2.0.4/app-release.apk
[Android Apps and Games] 4umexdeeay:
Hi,

At my wit's end trying to diagnose and troubleshoot my device...???

I can't be certain that the current buggyness (clicking anything on the screen, whether app related, system setting related, anything is excruciatingly delayed, often requiring multiple taps before there's any response) is a direct result of having installed an apk from APKUpdater, but I would not be surprised.

Can anyone advise on steps I can take *before* the last resort of doing a hard reset?
[Android Apps and Games] EstherTakumi:
Did you source from aptoide?
[Android Apps and Games] 4umexdeeay:
Hi,

I believe I only enabled ApkMirror and Play Store as sources...why do you ask?
[Android Apps and Games] sansnil:
Is anyone else seeing error -22 when trying to install updates from Play? It was working fine but now every update install attempt fails with that error code.
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
I do

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[Android Apps and Games] tyxeron:
Yes I do too. I think it's that these apps use the "new" Android App bundle format. You can look the details up on google. My guess is that the underlying installer and the google play API that's used do not support this format (yet?).
[Android Apps and Games] ToughPapaya:
So I've encountered a major bug with this app. APK updater installed an update to twitch that was completely wrong. Not only was the icon not accurate, but the app was completely broken and the version was 4.5.1. The current version is 8.9.1. Now I'm wondering if I have incorrect versions of other apps installed.
[Android Apps and Games] :
remove aptoide

https://www.androidauthority.com/aptoide-data-breach-1108919/
[Android Apps and Games] schoerb:
Why? You do not need to enter a user or password.

Updating with Aptoide is faster than using Apkmirror.
[Android Apps and Games] :
pls read the article first.
[Android Apps and Games] schoerb:
I know the things about Aptoide.
[Android Apps and Games] EstherTakumi:
Aptoide not working for me, if it working it was slow here, probably a region issue.

And he remove it because of data breach.
[Android Apps and Games] schoerb:
Aptoide is still working for me with APK Updater 2.0.4.
[Android Apps and Games] SibiMobile:
Nice work, I was looking for this app for my emulators, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
idk there's no todo list / planned features.

He could also add Magisk's repository.
[Android Apps and Games] thebuginyou:
Very smart app which I've been looking for.. Thanks bro..
[Android Apps and Games] danial.aw:
You should definitely add it to XDA labs apps gallery ... That way people can easily install and update from there too
[Android Apps and Games] sohamsen:
great work
[Android Apps and Games] Rajce:
I second this.
[Android Apps and Games] DREAMVERSE:
Awesome app! thanks, now I don't have to worry about my data anymore :)
[Android Apps and Games] Sh0X31:
Super nice app thank you :)

I have a little Features request. Can you add a option for sort in alphabetical order for installed apps?
[Android Apps and Games] SonOfSparda:
Can it show updates for xposed modules?
[Android Apps and Games] zarere:
Hi there I'm using APKUpdater but in the recent days I found that when it download specific app (k-9 mail) during the installation it says application corrupted.So I tried to use the web browser on my PC and going directly to the efozi site and downloading the K-9 mail app but when i try to install it the result is the same.So can some1 else confirm that this issue is real and not just me . ?
[Android Apps and Games] shftn2gear97:
Love the app but having an issue where it keeps saying there is an update for the LinkedIn app on all mirror but it's actually taking me to an older version that isn't the latest.
[Android Apps and Games] jeepcook:
Thanks, please add system apps.

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[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
System apps? Such as? You do realize system apps are updated in /data, not /system. If your "system apps" aren't available from the Play Store, APK Mirror or APKPure, you're out of luck, anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] jeepcook:
Yes I know, but in apkmirror we can find updates for play store or play services and there's no problem to uptade them ... for example, but it concern other apps

edit: in function of opengapps package installed, you can have a lot of system apps you can update with a simple apk !! (gmail, maps, docs, sheets, photos, plus, translate ........ and lot of others !)
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
I see what you mean now. I replied right before I went to bed last night, I guess I wasn't really thinking.
[Android Apps and Games] PureMAD4:
Dor some reason on some tablets no updates will show I just get the error checking for updates failed with exception... It works fine on my phone and main tab
[Android Apps and Games] jafferkhan:
so we disable or remove google play services?
[Android Apps and Games] SketchyStunts:
Yup. I'd suggest clean flashing lineage if available for your device

PS. Thanks so much for this OP.
[Android Apps and Games] Eliminater74:
Sweet app man, thanks.........

This can come in handy big time..................
[Android Apps and Games] Pjotr91:
I think that if you remove Google play services you cannot use the apps from Google.
[Android Apps and Games] Valiante:
I've been in the modding game since the Galaxy S3. Unfortunately, I can tell you it's not worth troubleshooting from what you're describing.

Whenever you mod, you need to have a backup solution in place at all times for stuff like this where you don't even know where to start troubleshooting.

Look into Swift Backup for your apps or TWRP Nandroid backup for a full 1:1 backup. For now, you'll likely have to bite the bullet and reset your device.
[Android Apps and Games] darkrevlis:
Actually Apkupdater isn't working properly with playstore. it doesn't even work with .apk

Will there be an update in the future?
[Android Apps and Games] sanekplus:
It is unable to update Chrome, OsmAnd and Uber using latest APKUpdater/GooglePlay, installation error -22. Some other apps were updated.

UPD: It is known issue #306 with bundled APK at github.
[Android Apps and Games] Xsaranator:
Not working lately. Alternatives?
[Android Apps and Games] patrickdrd:
if you disable play store in sources it works,

there's an issue reported here:

https://github.com/rumboalla/apkupdater/issues/323

I tried it myself too
[Android Apps and Games] joluke:
Yes tried it and it's working
[Android Apps and Games] rumboalla:
Changelog 2.0.5

Improved alarm scheduling. Fixes #284

Optional version name check. Implemented by hemker. Fixes #304 #318

Download: https://github.com/rumboalla/apkupdater/releases/download/2.0.5/app-release.apk
[Android Apps and Games] rypz79:
Hi,

Nice app!

2 requests/suggestions:

Can you add APKPure (https://www.apkpure.com it also has a dedicated app) to the update sources list? I've checked and has more apps and/with newer updates to offer.

Can you improve the UX so that apps that have the same version update will be in one bar with the icons of the source at the bottom.

Pressing on the icon of the source will open the URL to DL the file from the corresponding source (remove the the install button&label on the bottom right of the bar)

TnxAloT
[Android Apps and Games] rypz79:
v2.0.5 hangs with: getUpdatesAsyncError

Is the project still maintained?

TNX
[Android Apps and Games] Tbo29:
I get GetUpdatesAsync too. Had to disable updating from Google Playstore.
[Android Apps and Games] j1gga84:
This error does not appear all the time, on the next day, most of the time, it works again.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] rypz79:
Android 11 is not supported - getUpdateAsync error.

Is this project still maintained?
[Android Apps and Games] j1gga84:
This is no android 11 issue, it is a server side issue by Google Play store.

It works from time to time but sometimes the error appears, also on my tablet which is still running android 7 and my Samsung galaxy running android 10.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] :
'Disabling Google play store as update source' is the only option to get it working else it shows ; getUpdateAsync error.

I tried the older versions but for no avail.

Anyways, Thanks dev for this wonderful app.
[Android Apps and Games] greatestandroidfan:
Read through this thread, not every single post to be honest, compared this App with the fork and decided to use this one. Where to report missing Apps, e.g. Firefox Nightly? Both options, System (which broke my GBoard :D ) and Experimental and all the 4 sources enabled. Firefox Nightly is updated on APKMirror daily...

It works for me, 1+8 with crDroid 7.3 & root with Magisk.
[Android Apps and Games] rypz79:
It worked yes.

Now for 3 days I get this getUpdatesAsync Error. Tried to clear data to no avail.

SM-N975F A11 Magisk v22

Any suggestions?

TNX
[Android Apps and Games] zagzag99:
Nothing you can do, I believe this is a server API change or a rate limit on server side.

Technically this app isn't considered proper use of PlayStore APIs
[Android Apps and Games] rypz79:
It's chronic. about a week now and I check several times each day. PS APIs aren't the issue I want to get user (& system) app updates from APKMirror.

Is this project still maintained or it's deprecated?

TNX
[Android Apps and Games] zagzag99:
I believe it's no longer maintained.

And my personal experience, I had this app checking for apkmirror updates periodically and it eventually flagged my ip and since then I'm presented with a disturbing non-mobile friendly recaptcha whenever I want to browse apkmirror.

So although this app is really useful, it has it's flaws.
[Android Apps and Games] rypz79:
Alright.

Removed it from my Adblocker monitoring list

Unticked GP and it works.

Yes it probably has API mismatch with newer playstore app
[Android Apps and Games] hanschke:
Thats bad 🙄
[Android Apps and Games] ATT-Half:
Disable Google play store in settings allows to show updates for me but I can't install anything I get this error:

Android tv 10

I checked the app permissions and it shows empty menu does it need a companion app to install?
[Android Apps and Games] hanschke:
Now nothing work
[Android Apps and Games] bjevers:
It still works for me with Aptoide as the only source.
[Android Apps and Games] hanschke:
Disabling f Droid helps
[Android Apps and Games] Psyscope:
Guys careful sometimes it recommends to install Google TV and Google Wear Apps. If you install Google services for either one on your phone it'll mess up everything. You will need to find the system app and remove all updates.

Also do not update something called permission Controller you will boot loop
[Android Apps and Games] quirine:
Last update of this beautiful app, version 2.0.5, was released on 03 Jan 2021.

Has development stopped? I hope not.
[Android Apps and Games] hanschke:
at the Moment nothing works
[Android Apps and Games] nadejo:
the biggest downside is apps checking licens using googleplay services.
[Android Apps and Games] SketchyStunts:
You can sideload anything...even lasers
[Android Apps and Games] ManikandanGuru:
This is the kind of app I was waiting for, like apkmirror in an app that should notify for updates.

You did an outstanding job. Thank you so much.

Edit: It would be even more convenient if this app download all the updates from this app itself like xda labs. LOL
[Android Apps and Games] sourbear:
This app hasn't been updated since October 2016. Has the Dev walked away? Seeing as how an article was posted today here on XDA about this app, I was hoping the issues pointed out in said article would be addressed by the Dev.

It also seems the folks at APK Mirror are pissed off about this app.
[Android Apps and Games] ekeluo:
'Pissed off' is a bit strong, they (Artem) were trying to get the Dev to work with them to optimise the app to reduce the bandwidth impact of the app on ApkMirror. No response yet.
[Android Apps and Games] sourbear:
Right. No response from Dev since Artem created the thread Jan. 3. Hopefully they worked it out in Hangouts or somewhere.
[Android Apps and Games] Vlackrs:
Sadly, no more updates.
[Android Apps and Games] mik101:
This app could easily be great if development continued. It definitely needs an exclusion list and a little tweaking to how it determines the newest version. It suggested a few armv8 apks to me even though my CPU is only v7a compatible. Otherwise great.
[Android Apps and Games] Freddy1X:
The thread should be close until the dev comes back and answers for everything. People should know that the app has been abandoned.
[Android Apps and Games] Sunn76:
But then I dount understand why xda made up this article and blow it up like this? Would be nice if someone from XDA could respond to that please

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[Android Apps and Games] phonetech101:
How can you use such apps like gmail which need play services?
[Android Apps and Games] AmyB91:
By using microgms
[Android Apps and Games] phonetech101:
Could I please get a link to some info about it, thanks mate. Really curious about ditching play services.
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-microg-gmscore-floss-play-services-t3217616
[Android Apps and Games] phonetech101:
Seems a few people having a few dramas with it. Be nice if there was a nice flashable zip like gapps :)
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
I use it for months. Try and see if it suits your needs.

FYI: unofficial installer
[Android Apps and Games] Anarchy16:
https://xdaforums.com/android/development/microg-unofficial-installer-t3432360

try this
[Android Apps and Games] phonetech101:
Thanks guys, will try tonight....."if my misso let's me", since its Valentine's day and all ?
[Android Apps and Games] ptugalx:
top thx ?
[Android Apps and Games] skiely666:
Nice app thanks, would it be possible to enter your SOC or phone in settings or in a setup flow so the app will search for your specific phone app updates as some apps have multiple versions of each update?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] zyxrhythm:
Good App.

But will be better if uses its own or the default download manager on android or perhaps ADM or other download managers out there to download the apk, instead of opening a browser.

And perhaps automatically call the package installer after a download.
[Android Apps and Games] Quinny899:
They didn't and are now considering blacklisting users of this app
[Android Apps and Games] jrk190:
Odd request, is there any way you can extend the supported Android version back by one? I've got a nook simple touch that isn't supported by google play at all anymore and I cant find a simple app updater like this out there. It'd be perfect!
[Android Apps and Games] de.er:
That would be real shame. I can see Artem's point, though. I wonder why the APK Mirror people won't make an app like this one themselves, they'd get thousands of users.
[Android Apps and Games] rumboalla:
Trying to find a solution for this now. Worst case scenario I will remove the app, I don't want to cause trouble for anyone.

Also I want to mention that I have nothing to do with the version of this app published in the play store. That version is pushing ads, may contain malware and is essentially trying to profit from my work. I reported the app as fraudulent but I have no idea if Google will do anything about it.
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
Does this app respect your license (GPLv3)? If not, Google must remove it.

Hope you will find a solution with APK mirror team.
[Android Apps and Games] rumboalla:
It's not respecting GPL3, that's for sure.
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
... Flagged as illegal content. Hope it will be removed very soon!
[Android Apps and Games] Trina9:
Anyone try this for a Kindle Fire yet?
[Android Apps and Games] jrk190:
Im sure it'll get removed, google doesn't typically let alternative app stores on the play store.
[Android Apps and Games] obol2:
It is possible that this app use chrome custom tab?
[Android Apps and Games] sourbear:
Maybe, since you are the Dev, you should hit that Github link and actually reply to Artem and talk to him about said solutions?
[Android Apps and Games] juanro49:
Can you add uptodown repository? Thanks ?
[Android Apps and Games] Stanzilla:
How about you start talking with Artem then? He's been trying to get in contact with you for over a month now, and you never responded.

Btw getting lots of errors in the log from trying to parse the localised version of the phrase "Varies per device" (German: Variiert nach Gerät)
[Android Apps and Games] dahawthorne:
I was pretty excited about this app and have installed it and had an initial look, but I can't in all conscience use an app which is causing an apparently massive hit on another site's performance. When rumboalla makes Artem happy I'll have another look.
[Android Apps and Games] ssirK:
i have gone gappsless for a couple of weeks now, and this app is just what i needed !

no more daily check of apkmirror's site..

thanks a lots for this app and keep up the good work!
[Android Apps and Games] onyxbits:
Think, this can be made compatible with Raccoon? XDA Thread.
[Android Apps and Games] pakitos:
I tried searching but found nothing so my question is

Can the app scan for disabled/frozen apps? I would love to know that there is an update for an app that it is disabled at the moment.
[Android Apps and Games] dahawthorne:
Just curious. Why would you disable an app that you're interested in?
[Android Apps and Games] SketchyStunts:
I'm wondering this too. It would be like chasing away Jehovah witnesses from your door then being like "did the old lady get new shoes? I need a update on the matter"
[Android Apps and Games] mik101:
He's probably doing it so they don't always run in the background instead of using something like Greenify.
[Android Apps and Games] CyberLykan:
Evozi doesn't seem to work for me. Perhaps a different provider will be better.
[Android Apps and Games] sebfar:
It's doesn't work with oneNote. I have a notification for an update but the version is not compatible with my OnePlus 3t
[Android Apps and Games] MystaMagoo:
If you update you have to enable and then when you disable it again it uninstalls any updates.
[Android Apps and Games] pakitos:
What? Disabling an app doesn't uninstall it's updates unless they came preinstall with the ROM (ISP-Brand bloatware)

It would be nice to know that disabled apps have updates so I can enable again, update and go back to disabled.

IE: Facebook app, I don't use it as the main app but there are features that come in handy once in a blue moon. The current version in my phone is like a year old or so and in order to check if there is an update I have to unfreeze, check for updates throight GApps and then refreeze.

If this app could check for updates it would be easier since I'd know if I really need to unfreeze an app.
[Android Apps and Games] MentalBreach:
Thanks! Very useful for those who install apps from other sources when they are not available on Play Store (for example Facebook Lite).
[Android Apps and Games] rumboalla:
Changelog for version 1.3.3 (https://github.com/rumboalla/apkupdater/releases/download/1.3.3/app-release.apk)

Added Turkish translation. Thanks to razor84.

Support for CM theming. Thanks to primokorn.

Apps are now sorted by name and ignore status.

Fixed issues with back button and actionbar titles.
[Android Apps and Games] dahawthorne:
Is there any progress on this?
[Android Apps and Games] rumboalla:
Yes, https://github.com/rumboalla/apkupdater/issues/16
[Android Apps and Games] jrk190:
Is it possible to lower the API to 2.1 or 2.2? Or is that simply not possible?
[Android Apps and Games] HorstiG:
Great updates, many thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] apudmahfud:
Great apps , just suggestions make it devices specific based on CPU architecture it would be great, it can detect automatically.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] hkee96:
Great app.i love it.its amazing but i have one doubt im using premium version of a app and i got update for it will i get a premium app or normal app
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Any way to make this work without WebView ? It crashes immediately on launch without it.
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
There's no point as this app doesn't serve the downloads. You can choose the version with the correct architecture once you go to the APK Mirror page. With Evozi, just go to the Play Store link. If you have the APKPure app installed, I imagine it will install the correct version for you.
[Android Apps and Games] rumboalla:
Supporting 2.3 is already hard enough for just a 1% of devices.
[Android Apps and Games] rumboalla:
There's a patch by kiroshiya that removes the WebView (https://github.com/rumboalla/apkupdater/commit/13b9b5a73a2da7979006d0c4b2f72dfac63261ff). It's reverted at the moment since it looks much worse. Can you provide any extra details of the crash?
[Android Apps and Games] jrk190:
No problem, I appreciate it all the while. I might try to see if I can change the API in apktool and get it to work.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Here's a log from Android 7.1.1, crashing on launch. There is no System WebView ( this is intentional, replaced by Chromium, but neither system nor applications pick up Chromium's WebView engine, which may be a system or Chromium bug itself but preferred anyway in my case ), installing a system wide WebView implementation prevents the crash.

Was just wondering if the application could work without relying on WebView at all. Thanks for the link to the patch.
[Android Apps and Games] rumboalla:
Preference and design library (and maybe others) need at least API 9 to work.
[Android Apps and Games] rumboalla:
I'll try changing the about to first try to use a webview and if that fails try the way koroshiya implemented.