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[Android Apps and Games] NullCode:
Good Evening

I have the same problem that many others have reported

Anonymous login fails, and this morning [when I was still logged in, it failed to build the Google Play API]

Device: Galaxy J2 2016 running my self made port of ViperOS

Google Play? NO [microG latest version flashed directly to /system]

Android Version: 7.1.2 SDK 25

I hope it gets fixed

Screenshot attached

[EDIT: Custom Tokenizer workaround mentioned by @darhma fixed the issue. Thanks!]
[Android Apps and Games] zman519:
I checked this thread this morning before trying to open the app. I was going to go into settings and try the Tokenizer settings, but the google api loaded right away and Aurora loaded. I tried it with and without the Tokenizer both are working for me on LOS 17.1 MicroG
[Android Apps and Games] Wishmasterflo:
Yes same here. Lets wait and see if it will work again later.
[Android Apps and Games] rho-bot:
Google had big outages today: https://www.google.com/appsstatus#hl=en&v=status

Meanwhile, it seems to work again.
[Android Apps and Games] gothmog123:
sorry could we possibly get an developer statement on whether aurora store is dead or dying or not? if it is i might be forced to use google play store which is my worst nightmare and i'd rather just switch to a dumb phone
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
It is working or not?? Why you need to bother the developer for a working apps...

And apps from google store are 99.9% trackers, adwares, spyware,..etc

Use FDroid, Warden, XPrivacyLua, AppManager and NetGuard to get rid of all cr@pware from your android(google) device. You should read more about privacy on android, if your talking about switching to dumb phone. You'll see how bad is your privacy protected on android.

And even dumb phones are not that safe either. Sad story for our digital life.

Good luck and stay safe.
[Android Apps and Games] Nokono:
Version 4 is expected soon.
[Android Apps and Games] gothmog123:
oops my bad, sorry for bothering
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
Please read the roadmap info on the GitLab wiki.
[Android Apps and Games] fobtob387:
Is Aurora down again? I'm unable to connect.
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
Yes, the server has been down for quite some time. Just check the "Server status" on our wiki or the uptimerobot page to know if it's up or down.

Turn on custom tokenizer in settings and put the second tokenizer server url (http://auroraoss.in:8080) in the input bar.
[Android Apps and Games] nexus5+user:
Hi, I notice it is not recommended to use own account with the Aurora Store - how about apps downloaded from Aurora Store utilizing GSF - is it okay to login to those apps using a google account?

Edit: the aurora store was down for me the other day as well as posted above - but is working again

Thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
It is not recommended to login using your personal Google account as stated in the Wiki on the FAQs page because of Google Play's TOS, but you could use a second or alternate account you don't mind having blocked. Apps downloaded and installed from Aurora Store that are GSF dependent are not related to signing in to Aurora Store at all. You can safely assume that signing in with your personal Google account in those apps is not an act on going against Google Play's TOS.
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
Looking for Wiki translators

After the release of Aurora Store v4, we will be migrating the Wiki to GitBook instead of using GitLab's integrated one, mainly for translation support.

I'm looking for some people who have time to translate the wiki into their own language so that more users are able to understand what we are telling them, especially those who do not know English at all. Entry will open after a week the release of Aurora Store v4 (no asking ETA please; when it is done, it will be mentioned) as I will have to rewrite some stuff for new features and options.

These languages are our priorities for now:

- Russian

- Chinese

- Arabic

Any other language is welcome. As said before, the languages listed above are the important ones because many people have not understood the FAQ or English in the Telegram chat.

Requirements for translations:

- Good knowledge in git/GitHub and Markdown

- Native or fluent reading/writing in English & the language you want to translate

- preferably Telegram so that you can pm me

So, how do you contribute? Quite simple:

- Before doing anything, pm me on xda or Telegram or tag me in the Aurora Store support chat on Telegram and tell me which language you will be taking up.

- Go to https://github.com/marchingon12/AuroraWiki.

- Fork the project.

- Now choose the language you want to translate from Branches. If your language is not supported, pm me on xda or request in the Aurora Store chat group on Telegram, I'll add it and you'll have to fork it again or do a PR.

- After selecting the language you want to translate, edit ONLY the English parts! If you edit anything else your Merge Request WILL NOT be accepted.

- After translating everything, double- & triple-check if you've missed out anything or if new commits have been added to the 'master' branch. In case of the latter, if it's just an extra piece of information/additions to the texts (NOT code related to GitBook), then simply add your translation manually in your fork. If it is code related then you will have to add those manually too.

- Now you can do a Merge Request to the project.

- After I check everything, I'll pm you on xda or Telegram and reply with "translation approved" or point out if anything needs fixing.

I look forward to your contribution! There is no time limit, do everything in your pace. You're helping the community and us, the Aurora Team, that are doing a FOSS project. Your names/usernames will be included to the translation creds if you'd like us to do so. Thanks for reading! Ciao~
[Android Apps and Games] nexus5+user:
The app and auroraoss.com site is completely down eh?

Was going to go try to find the uptimerobot because the app was not loading for me earlier
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
Yes the main server is down again. You can view the server status on the server status page on the Gitlab Wiki.
[Android Apps and Games] SyCoREAPER:
Are concurrent downloads/apps updates supported?

Also is there away for it to use the existing microg installed to sign in? A bit worried about a ban using this AND microg
[Android Apps and Games] temporarium:
Using microG for years with anonymous logins in Aurora and no problems.
[Android Apps and Games] SyCoREAPER:
But if it used microg as an option it would negate the need for an anonymous account? And what about concurrent downloads? Its painful with the official PS watching it download/upload one app at a time
[Android Apps and Games] darhma:
Concurrent downloads are supported.

I use aurora store with anonimous login from a long time but I don't use gapps or microg
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
@WhyOrean

Can you explain why it is unsafe to use own Google account for login? Why would Google ban the account (which TOS are in violation)?

Further, do the same reasons hold true for using microG and Vanced YouTube?
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
As stated in the FAQs, which I really think people should read before asking, using Aurora Store goes against the Google Play Store under Section 4. Most of the violations are found under "Restrictions".

MicroG and YouTube Vanced are somewhat different. MicorG for YT Vanced uses a part of MicroG for account logins that does not have to do with the Play Store, neither directly nor indirectly. MicroG on the other hand, the same applies except when using FakeStore and Phonesky (which there is no application for it yet) or similar.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
I got conflicting views, so posted the question. Here are some examples:

Is aurora store against TOS? - Android Community

Purchased apps from Google Play Store

The key word is ‘could’

community.e.foundation

As with microG, we are using a YouTube client (Vanced) to access YouTube (which too could have its TOS like Play Store). So is this a safe way to access YouTube without getting banned by Google?
[Android Apps and Games] V7BHl1fBkTVNzPR9E13I:
firstly, do not mix actual microG with the microG for Vanced. It's two different things.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
I'm limiting myself to just the microG apk that is necessary to login to Google account on Vanced YouTube.
[Android Apps and Games] V7BHl1fBkTVNzPR9E13I:
Oh, OK.
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
These references that you liked to are rather old. Firstly there is no Section 3.3 on the Google Play Store TOS anymore. They changed their TOS quite some time ago. Moreover, Yalp is not actively maintained anymore, thus one can't really compare it with Aurora Store. I can assure you that the wiki on the Aurora Store repo is updated as soon as I receive word of change. Thank you for linking me you references.

Also, I do believe this thread is not for MicroG for YT Vanced. I suggest you ask this question in their support chats on Telegram or Discord, or even xda if they have a thread. Aurora Store does not work with MicroG or GMS at all, so I see no connection and reason to discuss this any further. I hope you understand, this thread is for Aurora Store :D
[Android Apps and Games] darhma:
No one can guarantee that by using Aurora Store you won't be banned by google but to my knowledge this has never happened. As for youtube vanced or microg this is not the place to ask for information, however if you fear you may have problems using vanced you can try newpipe that allows you to follow youtube channels without logging in.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
I agree this isn't a microG thread. The only reason I bought it up is because I thought a similar TOS could be applicable to that too. So wanted to check if that is true, since many of the users here are likely to be using that too. I have posted the same query in the Vanced YouTube thread too.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
I can use Vanced YouTube without microG. But logging in is necessary to 'like' videos, creating playlists and more importantly to see a feed that is relevant to me. If I login on Newpipe, the same question would still arise.
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
No both services do not have the same or similar TOS. You will have to do some reading of your own to compare both Terms of Services.
[Android Apps and Games] TheMystic:
Okay. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] nexus5+user:
Hi,

I have my tablet with Aurora store working, but my phone keeps saying failed to build API. Weirdly they both have the same address in the tokenizer field.

Checking Aurora store -> Settings -> Network, and I see the second address suggested is already there.

Is it possible to have both addresses from the Wiki page in that field at one time?

Sorry if this was already covered.

Any tips for getting Aurora to work on my phone?

Thanks for the help
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
The main token server is still down.

Having the same address (I assume http://auroraoss.in:8080) in the tokenizer field does not mean they are using it. The main tokenizer server url is http://auroraoss.com:8080, which is used by default. There is no automatic fallback in case the main server fails (is either down or overloaded), which is why there is the toggle "Enable custom tokenizer" for users to enable manually. You can also host your own server for the tokens and insert your custom server address there. Enable this toggle and restart the app, then you should be able to login just fine.

I'm not sure what you mean with "...to have both addresses from the Wiki page in that field at one time?". You can see both addresses on the Server status page.
[Android Apps and Games] Razor64:
Will there be a working version of Aurora Services for Android 11 based ROMs? The gitlab page is dead.
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
No there will NOT be a working version of Aurora Services. Please head to our GitLab Wiki on the Aurora Store repo for more info.
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
@Razor64

If you have anything blocking blocking the GitLab page remove any JavaScript blockers or uBlock origin or use a VPN. Hope that helps.
[Android Apps and Games] dreamjaeil:
I recently got introduced to Aurora store trying to get parallel apps working for unsupported apps on Oneplus 6t. However, I'm having issue downloading pokemon go from the store (queued, then fails to download). I had no trouble downloading couple others apps that I have randomly tested from the store but it seems like only pokemon go won't download. Any help would be appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
I suggest maybe spoofing would help (device or location + VPN). I was able to download and install just fine.
[Android Apps and Games] dreamjaeil:
I just figured it out. I was on version 3.2.3 (the latest version I could see from the download link in the main post) but after installing version 3.2.9 I am able to download pokemon go as normal. Thank you for the help!
[Android Apps and Games] zenon9:
Hi guys ! 😊

I have a few questions I feel like I missing something.

Thanks you in advance 🙏

I have DeGoogle smartphone and i will try life without Google apps but I would like to make sure that Google is not tracking me.

Make sure or at least try ;)

I have checked autora app and i have even more questions !

I understand how f droid works.

I thought if I am quite sure about another apps like signal ?

I can just download apps from some website without use aurora app ?

It's good to see in the app about trackers but how is it possible that Facebook app doesn't have any? ( I don't have Facebook just checked a few apps )

I wonder if is any sense to install bank aps or sign by browser ?

What about apps that have some good trackers ?

Can I use any apps with google trackes without google spying ?
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
Lol 99,9% of google play apps has loggers and trackers and sure FB and signal has it too. Even apps on f-droid has logers and trackers but its mentions in app description aka Anti-features..

You can use NetGuard, XPrivacyLua, Warden, AppManager, etc to block/facking evil actions/services in apps.

Well, welcome to the privacy freedom club!

I'm in that club from android 6... when you'll get used to you'll not missing gapps at all.. mybe apps aren't that beautiful as in google play but sure they are more functional and privacy friendly.

Don't be scared just download f-droid from f-droid.org set permision for storage only. Run fdroid refresh repo by pulling down on 1st page wait to finish and viola you're ready to explore.

I advice you to search AdAway and NetGuard for start. You have threads on XDA for all that apps. Than you can download AuroraDroid more repos and nicer GUI for fdroid. Well just explore and search for info on XDA or github/gitlab.

For banking its safe as it can be on PC, you can use fennec, firefox, klar and setting up for privacy + ublock.

Again, welcome to privacy freedom.

DO NOT DOWNLOAD APKS FROM ANY SITE IF YOU DONT KNOWN THE DEVELOPER. IT'S EASY TO INSERT MALICIOUS CODE INTO APK AND UPLOAD IT... JUST DON'T DO THAT!!!

Good luck and stay safe.
[Android Apps and Games] heinhuiz:
A few corrections and notes:

Signal contains no trackers. It is fully FOSS, so you can check it.

Using banking apps is more secure than using a browser, simply because it is much easier to compromise a PC than to infect a smartphone. Privacy settings in browsers and uBlock don't keep you safe from trojans.

The Google Play ecosystem is a much better guarantee against malware than f-droid an sich when it comes to non-FOSS apps. Best app sources are the ones like Github and Gitlab, though these lack update notifications.

Netguard indeed is a great tool to block unwanted internet connections, and with the addition of XPrivacyLua to fake data that cannot be blocked it will keep you as safe as you can be.

As a general rule: don't use public WiFi spots, limit yourself to your home WiFi and only use cellular connections outside.
[Android Apps and Games] V7BHl1fBkTVNzPR9E13I:
They meant phone browser, not PC browser

F-Droid app-store is a place where you can only get open-source apps. There are no closed-source apps there. It's actually better than github and gitlab, because app developers can attach whatever apk they want to the release notes. Meanwhile all apps (F-Droid website states it's not all, but I haven't encountered such exception myself) in F-Droid are built from source by F-Droid, so you always know that the app is built from the available source, and not from some hidden branch with malicious addons.
[Android Apps and Games] heinhuiz:
I don't want to start an f-droid discussion here (actually, for apps that don't check for updates themselves I do use it), but I don't see why I should trust whoever is behind the f-droid service over the actual developer of an app.

Let's get back to Aurora Store now please.
[Android Apps and Games] 1337haXXor:
Okay, I've done some searching and have a question. I have a good amount of paid apps through Google. I know there have not been any substantiated bans, but I have an idea just in case. What if I were to login to Aurora using one of my "family" accounts through Google? That way I could access all of my paid apps and *if* I were to get banned, I could just remove the family member and do it again with another account?

Also, there are some apps that use my Google login as the account (I'm trying to minimize those). For those, could I still do this? Connect the burner, family account through Aurora but use my "main" Google email to login to the account, or would there be issues?
[Android Apps and Games] cloudprickly75:
Could you add the feature to install beta apps?
[Android Apps and Games] asdf2345:
I've tried setting that option to use the .in server, but it still fails to build API

Edit: Nevermind, clearing app data fixed it
[Android Apps and Games] duttyend:
Just to add a useful information regarding GitHub: you can receive notifications for 'New releases' when you have an account
[Android Apps and Games] zenon9:
Thank you for nice words and long explanation 👍

I appreciate 😊

I flashed my older phone and before installing anything first check on my another phone with Google to make sure about app.

I checked Google translate app and I was surprised it looks like it doesn't have any tracker's ?! Is it the only app from Google that I can use ? I can use without logging in.

And one more question even if you do not install anything dy you think that that open source android without Google apps is not tracking?
[Android Apps and Games] heinhuiz:
Of course Google Translate is tracking you. They just don't include external trackers because they are Google themselves.

If you install a true AOSP ROM or official LineageOS and nothing else (so also no GApps) you can be pretty sure you are not tracked. Note that some AOSP ROMs actually do include GApps.
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
Well official LOS 17.1 for whyred contains two serious tracking apps for China. Just to support the phones using in China. You can read it on LOS thread and how to remove it, yeah after every OTA. Well i create a simple batch file to automate the process. Maybe some day I'll create magisk module. As you can see trackers are everywhere, specialy on China devices.

Good luck and stay safe!
[Android Apps and Games] fobtob387:
Huh wow, you weren't kidding!

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-officia...te-5-pro-whyred.4109253/page-18#post-83124837
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
Yes, I take privacy really(deadly) seriously. I hate if someone trying to invading or raping human rights, including privacy. :devilish:

Good luck and stay safe!
[Android Apps and Games] zenon9:
Thank you for response.

But how can I know if rom is true AOSP ?

How about those rom ?

havoc os

bliss rom

Arrow os

MSM-XTENDED

And about tracker

I checked telegram and it shows

Google tracker and Microsoft ! WTF ? I don't understand

Telegram is in F-Drodid so it is open sure but they let to use trackers?

Thx 🙏
[Android Apps and Games] temporarium:
Whom do you fear?

Root your phone, debloat your ROM, install Adaway and this app. Use a firewall to limit network access. And don't use Google apps. Unless you're on the Mafia hitlist or some terrorist, you should be ok 😁
[Android Apps and Games] KostasGangstar:
I use this wonderful app to backup split apks of my paid and free apps for a long time now without a ban or anyone stealing my accounts, however I was trying to backup the latest nightly of the aurora store itself and noticed that the nightly builds page is no longer working? Just a few days ago it had nightly builds but i didn't backup any and now the page is not working. And the latest stable is still the one I backed up last year, there won't be any more updates? Does anyone know where to grab the latest nightly or what happened to the nightly builds
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
The nightly builds have been turned off atm. As for updates v4 is around the corner. A group admin posted screenshots of the alpha build in the telegram group :) I have attested the last nightly below.
[Android Apps and Games] KostasGangstar:
Thanks for the info and the build! Can't wait for the new stable as well!
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
Why are so evil:ROFLMAO: stop teasing us.(read it as a joke)

Sure looks nicee, can't wait to get it stable.🤩.

Good luck and stay safe!
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
That group admin is welcome :) , public alpha may be posted today.
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
Haha I didn't know you were on xda so I generalised it lol
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
Aurora Store v4 First Public Alpha

Hi all,

Here is the first public alpha for AuroraStore v4.

A lot has changed from v3.2.9 which was like 7 months ago.

Google keeps changing the API, so instead of patching every changes.

I decided to write a new GPlay API that is dynamic enough to embrace this regular changes.

Therefore a new client was required to explore this dynamic API.

Here are few things that are new:

1. You can browse streams similar to Play Store, ie For You, Editor's Choice, Early Access. EC & EA is not available on anonymous logins.

2. App Library, so you can track your app install history.

3. App-on-Sale, uses a 3rd party API for index, but app data is fetched from Google's servers

4. A dedicated section for Games

5. A new improved App UI

6. A lot of under the hood improvements.

7. Kotlin

Here are few things that will no longer be available or has changed:

1. Geo-spoof, would provide a companion app to facilitate the same, if required.

2. Favourite app, will add something called similar to WishList, limited to google login only.

3. Anonymous logins now use your device-config to create session, so your device-config is sent to my dispenser server. It may sound scary but it is not, here is a sample of what I send to my dispenser in order to create a anonymous session.

Whatever else is missing, will be added soon.

Please keep in mind that this is a alpha build and it has many bugs & scope for improvements.

Help us improve & support building a friendly FOSS Community.

I read all messages, I may not reply to all. But I do read all.

Regards,

Rahul (@WhyOrean)
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
I downloaded and installed it. Android pie.

1. Seems slower to start.

2.opens to the attached screenshot, but nothing beyond.
[Android Apps and Games] fobtob387:
This is amazing, thanks for sharing the Alpha.

I have a question in relation to this: "EC & EA is not available on anonymous logins." - will such a feature be added to anonymous logins in the future? At least the Editor's Choice varient?
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
That's v3 not v4 😐
[Android Apps and Games] PeterMarkoff:
thanks everything works fine for me, seems faster than previous version, just missing blacklist feature a lot
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
T

Thanks.

I needed to uninstall Aurora to allow the new version to install.
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
Eventually it will be available for all, but for some reason it isn't working well with anonymous logins so he removed it temporarily.