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[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Excellent. Faster and better.

1. The search icon overlaps the lowest selection box.

2. No way to blacklist certain apps?

Otherwise great.
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
It's an alpha build :) Everything (except those mentioned) will be ported over to v4 with time. As for the search icon pls send a screenshot since I don't have that bug.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
I completely understand. I was not criticizing. Just providing feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
I have forwarded it to the group.

Aurora Store v4 Alpha 7

Updated app details page
[Android Apps and Games] f_lux:
Hi Folks!

Thank you very much for your work and the upcoming Aurora version! ;o)

I maybe have a bug to report:

The last alpha on my phone is listing fdroid-apps for updating, too. But Aurora is indeed not able to update it, i guess it's because of fdroids own apk-signing.

Aurora Version 3.X has not listed any fdroid-apps.
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
Aurora Store v4 Alpha 8

Hi all,

Here is the new alpha build for v4.

Major Changes:

Added blacklist manager

Modified device config to remove TimeZone, MCC & MNC data.

Added Developer app list

Improved app details page

Added option to blacklist & spoof on initial login.

Fixed old bugs & added new ones.

For the app accent, working on a basic theme manager, so you can customize it.

Fonts will to stay unchanged.

If in case bug you reported isn't solved in this version, no a problem.

I'm on it, I read each & every message. So don't feel ignored.

Also, I need few volunteers running MIUI, OneUI or other OEM ROMs having issues with installer.

Please join here to help improve the installer. It is good if you have root access.

Users waiting for Kitkat support can also join https://t.me/AuroraOSSMisc if you wish to test early builds.

Thanks,

AuroraOSS

Edit: For some reason XDA isn't letting me upload the file as attachment, so I have uploaded it to my GDrive.

Download: https://nxnt.link/z9VSL or https://gofile.io/d/biuugB
[Android Apps and Games] tremalnaik:
Hi, I've tried today Aurora Store 4α8, and it says that I'm not connected to the internet, even though I am. I've tried both a wifi connection and a mobile connection, and with none of the two it works. From AdAway I've checked the DNS log when I open Aurora Store, and it's empty. Aurora Store 3 and Aurora Droid work normally.
[Android Apps and Games] Yswdesign:
I, personally, do not like the Gdrive link because I use Aurora to avoid the use of Google services (in a direct manner). Is it possible to upload it to some other service? Sorry for the inconvenience.

Oh and by the way, Aurora is some service I really like :D
[Android Apps and Games] V7BHl1fBkTVNzPR9E13I:
Their website and gitlab has no mention of Aurora Store 4. The updates here are being posted by a completely different account than thread's OP. (and in alpha 1 post he claims to be the OP). Why does it all look so fishy?
[Android Apps and Games] Yswdesign:
Yeah, now that you mention it, it is a tad fishy. I think I am going to use version 3 for now as that works solid and maybe when the official site mentions version 4 I will install it again. Thanks! :D
[Android Apps and Games] Angel0fDeath:
Strange Indeed.

Although, there is a post featuring the alpha shared above.

Here's a sneak peek at Aurora Store v4, a big update to the open source Play Store client

Aurora Store, an open source Google Play Store client, is working on a major update which will bring a revamped UI and improved app discovery.

www.xda-developers.com
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
Because I was asked to post here since the admins are inactive here :) and if you have any doubt you can get the apk from here and telegram group and verify their SHA. I only post here to keep the XDA thread also on page with ongoing development and have no incentive from it since I use telegram anyways.

Added another host. Still can't upload as attachment :(

forwarded
[Android Apps and Games] 73sydney:
Missing the Manual Download option in the new alpha....

Also getting "app not purchased" errors on Free apps that have updates...
[Android Apps and Games] Nokono:
It exists. For long
[Android Apps and Games] Pablobrown:
Very good

I have installed the application in a huawei P40 terminal, it works without any kind of problem, the only thing that has cost me when I enter for the first time through anonymous since through the account it has not been possible for not having google services and it gave as a failure but then once I have been able to make the application there have been no problems when downloading applications, installing and updating them they have let me do it, then I closed and I have returned to exist without any problems.

The only drawback is doing it for the first time through anonymity that does not enter the application and takes time to do so and I have detected that if you put it in the language of your country it does not apply and stays in the language that it brings by default, in version 3.2.9 there are no problems with changing the language of the application.

Very good application.
[Android Apps and Games] maanz "L":
Hi.

I'm tried using v7 and v8 as well and I receive this. It stuck here.

The first time I set up, it went good but after I close it and open again, I get this.

Anyone knows how to solve this?

Thanks..
[Android Apps and Games] Nokono:
Clean app data
[Android Apps and Games] maanz "L":
Yes, I did that. But it still stuck.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Feedback:

In the Update screen, when I select certain apps I wish to update and then tap the update button (see attached), the update does not happen.

But if I tap on the middle of the same app in the update screen, and tap on "update" at the bottom of that app screen, the update proceeds normally and rapidly.

Not complaining, just feedback to help.
[Android Apps and Games] lazerbourne:
I'm having the same problem. Removing app data didn't help. Hoping for a fix in the coming alpha releases.
[Android Apps and Games] 73sydney:
v8 is terrible

Sits there doing nothing

If you force close and clear data it might work

but only to show the main apps and games screens

it never populates the updates screen at all

Going back to v3 for now, i need my device to work :)
[Android Apps and Games] knotle:
Same here.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
More feedback:

This may provide useful information and be related to what Maanz L reports.

When starting up, Aurora freezes at the attached screenshot.

Then if I

forcibly

close Aurora and restart it it opens fully.
[Android Apps and Games] maanz "L":
For my case, the 1st time right after installed, it started good, no freezes like yours. But it's after i closed it and open up again, it will stuck at the "Getting things ready" page.
[Android Apps and Games] WinBug2:
Good hint, so I deleted all my WiFi settings (custom DNS) and tried only mobile network. Same problem. :(
[Android Apps and Games] Shadow53:
You'll probably have to look through the logcat entries that come up when you try to download an app and see if it tells you what the error is.
[Android Apps and Games] TiTiB:
Just want thank the folks who made this app possible! Works great, with few, very minor annoyances:

"Back" arrow often exits the app or goes back more than one page, and need to hit "try again" when when checking for updates. Like I said, very minor.

Anyways, thanks a lot!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4" klimtwifi (rooted)

Resurrection Remix 6.0.1

ResurrectionRemix-M-v5.6.9-20160602-chagallwifi
[Android Apps and Games] ItsMeShouko:
Will I get my Google Account banned for using this app? Since it is based on yalp store and yalp store recommend to use a google account that you won't mind getting banned on.
[Android Apps and Games] suolrihm:
It is definitively possible to get you Google Account blocked or banned. But more likely, they seem to block your Account in terms of: being unable to buy App with the Account, use Play for Subscriptions, buying a Google Pixel Phone and so on.
[Android Apps and Games] matkoyy:
The same problem - crash after logging in, Android 5.0.1 tablet.
[Android Apps and Games] WinBug2:
So after joining the Telegram support group, I found out, that after playing with the Delta Updates Setting (I've activated it) the download of the updates started.

It's working now in a way. But I can confirm the problem with a self closing app sometimes.

The app ist slowly too, it takes sometimes minutes after clicking the "all updates" button to get the downloads starting.

Litte bit Buggy, but working now.

Quite sad point: No update of paid apps.
[Android Apps and Games] TiTiB:
What does the orange dot in the My Apps lists mean? Supposedly there are colors indicating Early Access, Beta, but it doesn't seem to jibe with my info about the apps.

Thanks, Rocky
[Android Apps and Games] Bwangster12:
Perhaps someone could educate me (but I assume I know the answer)... I've resurrected an old Kindle Fire HD 7 that I'm starting to use for watching videos, etc. I installed LineageOS 13 and put OpenGapps on it... but am wondering if something like Aurora Store would be more resource friendly. I don't really need Google Hangouts, Google Voice, etc... so am thinking my old tablet would be happier with a much lighter app. Is the performance difference noticeable not having Google services and instead using Aurora (on an old device)?
[Android Apps and Games] Mynacol:
Of course this would lighten up this elderly device and Aurora Store is a perfect way to download Apps, but you suggested throwing away all of Google Services. This isn't impossible either, but maybe you are looking also for a replacement of the Google Services without losing all of its features. This is exactly what MicroG does. If you don't know what I am talking about, you should look at https://microg.org/ and https://lineage.microg.org/
[Android Apps and Games] NAKADZI:
Will there be an opportunity to circumvent the restrictions on the country?

So far, I have not found such a function (I tried to find Google GO)
[Android Apps and Games] WhyOrean:
Yes the GEO-Spoofing is being worked upon.
[Android Apps and Games] xpirad:
Fantastic work!

Can you give an option to make edges sharp instead of round?
[Android Apps and Games] CoCoRosha:
Looks great, maybe I would upload our apps, but one question What are the basic policies for developers?
[Android Apps and Games] caesarwoo:
Thanks! Super awesome app! And it brings much convenience to non Google play users like me!

And here's a little request. Is it possible to add a beta version download function? For some apps we need to download it's beta version to get some functions working.

Thanks again for your efforts!
[Android Apps and Games] reynard1:
where is the Stable 1.0.4 download link? the download link in the first post is 2.0.2 beta
[Android Apps and Games] suolrihm:
Could you give me one example for a Beta Access App (no Facebook or related)? I'm pretty sure this function is already implemented with both, anonymous and Google Login, but i would like to check it quickly :)

---------- Post added at 12:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:12 AM ----------

WhyOrean had not much time in the last few weeks, but iirc things should be better now or in short time. Please, be a little bit more patient for releases of the stable version. If you want to be more up-to-date i recommend you to join the Telegram Group. We have many awesome people over here and you get the latest .apk files when they are done :)
[Android Apps and Games] caesarwoo:
[MENTION=8384819]suolrihm[/MENTION]

For example:

App name: Aria2App

Play Store link: App URL

It has a beta release channel.

And also add support for "unreleased" apps in Play Store maybe?

:good::good: Thanks a lot!
[Android Apps and Games] suolrihm:
Yeah, also can't access the Beta Program. I would recommend you to use the systemless openGapps Magisk Module for now with a Google Account, only made for the purpose to be used with Aurora for now.

Unreleased Apps? You mean the Early Access thing?
[Android Apps and Games] caesarwoo:
So currently it's not able to access Beta release without Google Play framework?

Yep "unreleased" apps are early access apps.
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
As of now, Aurora Store v4 alpha does not have the RAM cache capability to store the session time, so you will have to swipe it away from recents, if you do not do that regularly. Should be fixed soon, so hang in there.
[Android Apps and Games] Godzilha:
Running .8 under Lineage 17.1

Overall ok except for updates - they donwload but never install (no error, just hangs).

Also some cosmetic issues with seach but no big deal.
[Android Apps and Games] Davy49:
So far my biggest concern is concerning how the update settings functions. I don't want to have the auora app to update my apps, especially my google play apps as I prefer to have those installed via the actual google play store. I think that I have my update settings in auora set the way they should be to prevent this from happening. But it seems like everytime I perform a manual check for updates, some of my installed play store apps are listed to be updated. How can I prevent this type of behavior from happening ?
[Android Apps and Games] heinhuiz:
What do you want to use Aurora Store for then? All apps listed there (only) exist in the Play Store.
[Android Apps and Games] Davy49:
Well, I guess I was just having what I would call a old age type of moment. After reading your reply I feel rather stupid, but it in fact does make sense. I also see that I even misspelled the app name (Aurora). Thanks for your enlightenment about this, in your opinion what is the big advantage of even using the aurora ?
[Android Apps and Games] MSe1969:
Here are some examples:

a. Custom ROM - access to play store without having to flash Gapps spying you out

b. Modern Huawei device, which is shipped without Google stuff, go get play store access

c. For people trying to regain at least some control back on a device with Stock ROM: Freezing the genuine play store app and use Aurora instead gives you access to download apk files without G* account and prevents you from the silent auto-updates (I am not talking about the setting in the play store whether to auto-update your apps, but about the silent updates of the G* core components, which you cannot switch off, and which are not notified to you)

d. Possibility to manually download an older version of an app
[Android Apps and Games] heinhuiz:
What @MSe1969 says 👆 and especially for me, I don't have (and don't want) a Google account so the Play Store is no option for me. Compared to e.g. Apkpure or Apkmirror, the Aurora store is more convenient and also more safe, because it uses Google's own servers to fetch the apps instead of local copies.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
If the phone is using stock rom can you really freeze the Play store without a lot of other things breaking?

I thought that was a no no if you're on stock even if rooted. Isn't it?

How about google play services? Won't freezing that also break many other things?

Finally, don't you need the playstore to update paid apps? Aurora won't update purchased apps.
[Android Apps and Games] temporarium:
Check out microG.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Doesn't solve updating purchased apps I think.
[Android Apps and Games] MSe1969:
Yes, you can! The only back draw might be, that apps using the PS license verification make trouble, but that is the case only for very few apps. If you're interested, just try.

That one is more difficult, e.g. cloud messaging and coarse location won't work any longer, and probably some apps with dependencies could refuse to work. Might be safer to simply remove all permissions from them, which will NOT break them!

That's a fair point.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Feedback:

There are some apps that won't update even if on the update screen,

-- I click on the app entry

-- click on"update" and install.

It just returns to the update screen. See screenshot attached as one example.

Just fyi.

Edit:

I just noticed that it did update. So it is a cosmetic bug. It did not switch to the"open" button as it usually does.

Just fyi.
[Android Apps and Games] MorpheusOp:
Hi. I use aurora store on Huawei P40 PRO with success until i want to update Google Chrome and Android WebView. It tells me that is incompatible app, all the other apps i can update just Chrome and Android WebView its not working. Anyone received this error? Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] MSe1969:
Yes, that is indeed a specific short coming of Aurora: Chrome and Chromium have several "parallel" versions supporting the different architectures arm, arm64 and x86, and it seems that Aurora simply aims at the highest internal version number.

For people having Stock ROM with Gapps, but a "frozen" PS, the workaround is to temporarily enable the PS, as this stuff can be updated w/o Google account.

In your case (Huawei), I guess apkmirror.com might be an alternative?
[Android Apps and Games] MorpheusOp:
Yes, i can update with apkmirror but my local language its not showing up with this update.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Is it likely that this shortcoming may be solved anytime soon? It is not a minor problem.
[Android Apps and Games] MSe1969:
No idea - I am also only a user of Aurora and have no direct involvement with the dev(s).

The solution to that issue seems however not trivial, see e.g. this open issue:

Unable to update Google Chrome | Webview (#346) · Issues · Aurora OSS / AuroraStore · GitLab

I'm running Android 10 inside the google emulator. I've installed opengapps, along with aurora store and auroraservices as root. When I try to update chrome using Aurora Store...

gitlab.com
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
Aurora Store v4 Beta 01

Changelog:

1. Added theme manager

2. Added back installers

3. Added basic settings (more incoming)

4. Fixed reported bugs

5. Improved UI are per community suggestions

PS: It requires Aurora Services 1.0.7, if you wish to use services as default installer

Source code is now public, find here.

PS-2: Whosoever thinks I am the dev of the project, I am not. @WhyOrean is the dev. I am only posting here on their behalf.
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
Installing/updating Google Chrome or Google/Android System WebView responds with "incompatible app"!

If you are using Android 10+ (Q and above), both of these apps are not easy to install/update. Basically, Google messed things up and gave Android users more work to do.

The trichrome library is split into 4 variants, just like Google Chrome: Stable, Beat, Dev, Canary.

To install Chrome and WebView variants, follow the steps below:

1. Firstly, download the trichrome library apk variant according to the Chrome/WebView version you have/to the one you want to update to.

2. Install the apk onto your device.

3. Try updating your Chrome/WebView with Aurora Store again.

You can download the stable Trichrome library from apkmirror here.

Read more about Trichrome on the Chromium Shared Libraries documentation.
[Android Apps and Games] Godzilha:
Not sure this is usefull but just installed B1 and I get a "download failed" for all files (be it new install or updates).
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
Are you logged in through an anonymous account? If so try to logout and login again. It is due to v3 users exploiting the auth token. It will be fixed (hopefully) when v3 is fully scrapped.
[Android Apps and Games] Wishmasterflo:
Great work with the Version 4. Thanks a lot. :)

I am missing the option to select which "tab" to load directly on startup, so that is shows directly the "updates" tab instead of the "apps " one for example.
[Android Apps and Games] paolone1:
Hello, I have used Aurora 2 or 3 years ago and I'm thinking about use it now.

Can I login with my google account or I have the risk to have my account deleted?
[Android Apps and Games] Razor64:
Aurora Services 1.0.7 is not working with Store v 4. Any ideas on how to make it work. App gets downloaded but the install/update button freezes and app is not installed.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Feedback:

Birdnet app updates but everytime I start aurora there it is waiting to be updated again.

Happened 10 times so far. Some kind of bug I think.

Still happening with the beta version.
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
Will be added later.

It's a known issue Aurora Services is not working 🙁

I am sorry but unable to reproduce here.
[Android Apps and Games] PeterMarkoff:
any idea why I can't find in Aurora Store Zasilkovna app while autocomplete suggestions clearly shows correct suggestions? tried on two different phones, one with GMS, other without, can't find it on any of them, the funny thing is if I install APK from elsewhere ,Aurora Store will show me there is update and updates the app without any issues, tried even to change language to Czech since app is from Czechia with no help, I find it odd there is no issue to find it when it's already installed but app doesn't exist when manually searched for it
[Android Apps and Games] Hb20032003:
Nightlies have been resumed again: https://auroraoss.com/AuroraStore/Nightly/
[Android Apps and Games] YamiYukiSenpai:
I saw in Aurora Services 1.0.7 that there are 2 Magisk modules: a "regular" and one that has "unity". What's the difference between the 2?
[Android Apps and Games] HunterInMyZone:
Add button navigation

For fire tv & Android tv
[Android Apps and Games] Nokono:
Unity can be flashed via twrp as well
[Android Apps and Games] paolone1:
Bump, please
[Android Apps and Games] heinhuiz:
This question has been asked before and was answered multiple times in this thread. Please use the search function instead of being lazy and letting others do the work for you.

Basically: yes, your account can be blocked but no, it never happened to anyone.
[Android Apps and Games] paolone1:
Thanks for your answer, don't be angry please 🙏, I'm using the latest xda app but I cannot find the "search" button.
[Android Apps and Games] stfn74:
In the 4.x version, when searching for an app, where is the filter for GFS independent and ad free? I tried both the beta version attached here as well as the latest nightly and can't find it.
[Android Apps and Games] Yswdesign:
I use a network wide filter to block out all Google related stuff, which urls do I have to allow to be able to use Aurora fully?
[Android Apps and Games] MSe1969:
Your idea is "nice", but unfortunately, the only honest and realistic answer is "forget about it!". Google uses "pools" of IP addresses, which are in general not limited to specific functions, but more like load balancing.