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[Android Apps and Games] Aqq123:
Great app, and a stunning UI. Thank you, [MENTION=5678465]WhyOrean[/MENTION]!

Inspired by [MENTION=7126506]Shadow53[/MENTION]'s post quoted above, I created a ZIP to install Aurora Store as a privileged app so that any downloaded APKs can be immediately installed (or removed) with just one click.

Within the ZIP file, which is attached below, the installation and backup/restore scripts are based on the Yalp Store Installer, version 43. The original source can be viewed here: https://github.com/yeriomin/YalpStore/tree/master/yalp-store-ota-zip

The permission file itself, /system/etc/permissions/privapp-permissions-AuroraStore.xml, is based on the one used by privileged F-Droid:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<permissions>
<privapp-permissions package="com.dragons.aurora">
<permission name="android.permission.DELETE_PACKAGES"/>
<permission name="android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES"/>
</privapp-permissions>
</permissions>

That is, it's

different

from the Yalp Store version in that it also includes the permission to DELETE_PACKAGES, and also different from the solution in [MENTION=7126506]Shadow53[/MENTION]'s post, which was:

Note: the package name has changed since. It is now com.dragons.aurora.

I'm not sure about the relative merits of different solutions but this one seems to work fine.

Note that a change to Aurora Store's settings is necessary as well:

Open Aurora, log in and swipe up from the bottom to reveal the Settings button.

Check the box for Install apps immediately.

Set Installation method: Using system permissions.

License: Apache 2.0 (inherited from the Yalp Store source, I retained all the original copyright notices):

# Modified for Aurora Store (com.dragons.aurora) by Aqq123 @ XDA:
# https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3739733

# Inspired by a solution posted by Shadow53 @ XDA:
# https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76114154&postcount=80

# Based on Yalp Store Installer, Version 43.
# Original copyright and license below:

# Copyright 2013 Koushik Dutta, 2014 Ron Rieve, 2017 Sergey Yeriomin
#
# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
# you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
# You may obtain a copy of the License at
#
# http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
#
# Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
# distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
# See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
# limitations under the License.

Edit: I noticed version 2.0.4 was posted as I was writing this. Aurora Store APK version included in the ZIP is 2.0.2 Beta. I will post a ZIP for the newer version later.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Sadly I still can't download the apps. I've tried with anonymous and personal login.
[Android Apps and Games] Aqq123:
As a matter of fact, privileged install no longer seems to work for me with 2.0.4 beta: it ends with a crash. Logcat:

I Hq : Installing org.wikipedia
E AndroidRuntime: FATAL EXCEPTION: AsyncTask #8
E AndroidRuntime: Process: com.dragons.aurora, PID: 5537
E AndroidRuntime: java.lang.RuntimeException: An error occurred while executing doInBackground()
E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.AsyncTask$3.done(AsyncTask.java:353)
E AndroidRuntime: at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.finishCompletion(FutureTask.java:383)
E AndroidRuntime: at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.setException(FutureTask.java:252)
E AndroidRuntime: at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(FutureTask.java:271)
E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.AsyncTask$SerialExecutor$1.run(AsyncTask.java:245)
E AndroidRuntime: at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1162)
E AndroidRuntime: at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:636)
E AndroidRuntime: at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:764)
E AndroidRuntime: Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException: throw with null exception
E AndroidRuntime: at Hq$a.<init>(SourceFile:1)
E AndroidRuntime: at Hq.a(SourceFile:16)
E AndroidRuntime: at Dq.b(SourceFile:5)
E AndroidRuntime: at FF.doInBackground(SourceFile:2)
E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.AsyncTask$2.call(AsyncTask.java:333)
E AndroidRuntime: at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(FutureTask.java:266)
E AndroidRuntime: ... 4 more
W ActivityManager: Force finishing activity com.dragons.aurora/.activities.DetailsActivity
I ActivityManager: Showing crash dialog for package com.dragons.aurora u0

Is it a problem with my setup? Perhaps I need to grant additional permissions to make it work with the new version?
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
Reserved
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
What exactly do you mean by doesn't spoof? Can you elaborate specifically how you spoofed step by step? Thanks. Also, AndroidTV is not exactly fully supported yet.
[Android Apps and Games] Bogazicili90:
As I mentioned above. I was able to install any app before that last update. Now it doesn't show regular Android apps. It only shows Android TV apps!

For instance, before update, I could search Google Chrome and can install it to my Android TV. But now when I search Google Chrome it shows nothing! it doesn't show up when I search!

By spoof I meant that. It is and Android tv. Before update, From spoof menu I was choosing a mobile phone with the same armabi version and it was showing all the apps compatible with that mobile phone.

But now even though I choose the same device, the app shows only Android TV compatible apps.

As a result. Before update I could install and also update Google Chrome from Aurora Store. But now I can't even see Chrome when I search for it. I hope I'm understandable.
[Android Apps and Games] becritical:
I am on the latest version but I am not able to update some apps such as "Android System WebView", I get "conflicting package exists".
[Android Apps and Games] gonzo1963:
Good evening,

In which folder is the app's apk downloaded before installing?, I can't find it.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] BenG7:
Hi

OK new interface but can you please reinstore default home screen where user can choose which screen the app opens with by default (updates is way faster to load) + search filters?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Wishmasterflo:
That is existing. Settings - customization - default home app.
[Android Apps and Games] CrotteDeChien:
Hi, I am also having this problem. I was using Aurora 4.0.2.33 changed to 4.0.4(35). Still problem.

I have a Hisense A7CC. I used Droid Hardware Info and it gave me. "instruction sets arm64-v8a", and "CPU Architectur ARMv8-A".

In Aurora the Spoof Manager reports HNR320T-default, Hisense API29.

I downloaded different trichrome libraries. I installed 90.0.4430.66 from 14th Apr. I check in adb shell "pm list libraries -f | grep tri" and it reports "library: com.google.android.trichromelibrary". Still have problem. I tried the trichrome library from 18th Feb 88.0.4324.181. I always use library for arm64-v8a + arm-v7a.

Still problem. Any ideas.

Here is problem printout.

INSTALL_FAILED_MISSING_SHARED_LIBRARY: Reconciliation failed...: Reconcile failed: Package com.google.android.webview requires unavailable shared library com.google.android.trichromelibrary; failing!

Much appreciate problem help. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] BenG7:
Thanks @Wishmasterflo; I missed it; the option must have been re-introduced in the last update...

Still would like to see the search filters back; "for you", "top charts", "categories" are just pointless
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
Did you sign out sign in and restart the app before searching again? The restart is also important.
[Android Apps and Games] Austin@26:
What you find pointless may end up being useful for others. Also, search filters are present in v.4.0.4
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Sometimes when I use Aurora to update certain apps I noticed that the download seems to get stuck in the middle. Other times the 'install' button needs to be clicked more than once to finish updating. Then I decided to look at what was downloaded and was surprised (see screenshot).

***Why are there 3 apks downloaded for Reddit for example?

***Why are there 4 apks downloaded for YouTube?

This does not happen when I update using Google play.
[Android Apps and Games] 73sydney:
The multiple downloads are for bundled apks....instead of one big apk to cover all devices, languages etc, they are now split into components so only what you need is downloaded. This is normal...as is not seeing it in Google Play - the same thing happens, just in the background
[Android Apps and Games] the00guy:
Hey, so all day today I'm getting a "Connection Reset" every time I try logging in with "anonymous" (I tried logging out and tried logging back in because the app stopped responding to me while logged in). I made sure I haven't blocked the web hosts that OP mentioned need to be whitelisted, not sure what else could be causing it all of a sudden?

That issue seems to have subsided, though notification issues seem to persist. I get notifications that the install of the updates available failed even though they install successfully, and the "downloading" notifications don't clear themselves. Aurora store has Application and Notifications permissions within my XPrivacyLua instance so I'm fairly certain it's not that causing the issue, but who knows.
[Android Apps and Games] LockClock:
In version 4.0.4 I cannot log in with my google account. After entering the login and password, the progress indicator on the "Google" button enters the loop and the text "Requesting news session" located at the bottom hangs all the time. Everything works without problems through an anonymous account :/
[Android Apps and Games] TiTiB:
fwiw, in my XPrivacyLua instance I only have 'Get applications' unchecked, and have had zero problems with Aurora Store.
[Android Apps and Games] gonzo1963:
Good evening,

Nobody knows the answer?

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] TiTiB:
If in Settings > Downloads you choose 'User external storage' they go to

/storage/emulated/0/Aurora/Store/Downloads
[Android Apps and Games] counti:
I have a problem with the anonymous login with my Fortigate Firewall. Which Firewall port should i open? With Mobile Network i have no problem.
[Android Apps and Games] gonzo1963:
Good afternoon,

I have the setting you mention (Settings > Downloads, "User external storage" on), but the folder you say (/storage/emulated/0/Aurora/Store/Downloads) does not exist.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] TiTiB:
Hmm..do you use Aurora Droid? I ask because it too will create an 'Aurora folder' in /storage/emulated/0/Aurora/Droid if setting 'Download apps in internal storage' is *not* selected.
[Android Apps and Games] Nokono:
You should download smth in order that folder to appear. Also switch off option To delete apk after installation
[Android Apps and Games] nullmark:
I may be a bit late to the party, but i am pretty rather somewhat confident hopeful that i may have found a way to make it work. Well, no, not me but the fine people over at the microG project.

Anyway. I think this what worked:

Install microg and get the self check to become all green

Ask the 'tubes how to do that.

No i aint sure if anything needs to be green. I use microG's Lineage distribution so everything is green for me and it works

Install "microG DroidGuard Helper" from f-droid

Open micrG Settings

Add a google account

enable device registration

enable cloud messaging

this is probably not necessary

but i aint sure

its also maybe needed for notification.

at least for notifications arriving before the auction is over

enable google safety net

i guess this one does the trick...

reboot

always a good idea. Not sure if necessary

this is cargo cult problem solving anyway

so do it

uninstall ebay if its installed

install ebay

profit!!!!

well, probably not for you, though. You will pay for useless stuff

like me

be honest, you love it!
[Android Apps and Games] gonzo1963:
Good morning,

I use Aurora Store, and I can't find the folder you say.

In version 3.2.9, I could adjust download folder, in this version not.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] gonzo1963:
Good morning,

I've done it, but I can't find it.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] nubla:
A minor issue is that using the "Update all" button sometimes fails to install one or more app updates after downloading. I think it is because the user confirmation window might not get shown for some. The workaround is to go to the app's page and hit Update or Install to reliably get the confirmation window. After that the app gets updated/installed just fine.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
How do I turn off the sound Aurora makes when it notifies me of the successful install of an update?

The popup notification is OK. I just want to turn off the associate sound.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] TiTiB:
Isn't that a device setting? It is for me. Your post reminded me to change Aurora Store notification to silent. I too don't want every app announcing its every action, so often change to silent.
[Android Apps and Games] aurorastoreuser:
Hi - thanks for the degoogled store. I've been using it without issue on calyx/lineage for a while, but just ran into something i don't understand -

my credit union has a mobile app. It is "live" (not newly released, etc), and I can see it in the (web) play store. However, I cannot find it via search in Aurora app using either the app name, or the full `com.*.*` package name.

Incidentally, on another family phone (same model, OS) the app was installed months ago, and from THAT phone, I can click over to the app's page in Aurora by long-pressing on the app icon; however that phone also reproduces no search results for the app directly from Aurora.

What could be causing this? It appears the apk is definitely 'compatible' - is there a way to manually pull up the app in Aurora - I'd like to avoid side-loading, etc.
[Android Apps and Games] V7BHl1fBkTVNzPR9E13I:
It's probably because the app is only available in your country, and aurora is using an account in a different country.
[Android Apps and Games] aurorastoreuser:
Is there a way to verify what region this is? I can see I'm logged in as aurora.*.*@gmail (not sure how widely shared those addresses are, so not posting the actual address)

If it is a different region (I'm USA), is there a way to force it to pick an anon account, or do i need to create a burner account of my own?
[Android Apps and Games] temporarium:
Go into settings/networking and turn this on. Restart app and see if it finds your app.
[Android Apps and Games] aurorastoreuser:
thanks for your response - with a bit of digging the best documentation on this feature is here: https://xdaforums.com/t/app-4-4-aur...ore-client-april-8-2021.3739733/post-84739245 (which is the developer's announcement of the feature). Does not give any detail on implications, however.

I have a couple questions. Kinda detailed i suppose, but I greatly appreciate your info as i am trying to understand the privacy implications.

If I enable this (once) in order to 'find' my app via the official store, then DISable it - are there any privacy implications beyond interacting with google's servers [what I'm obviously already exposed to]- it would look just like a random ID to them, correct?

eg is there any explicit info left over linking the sessions or device [device/location/usage fingerprinting would still apply obviously]

is a new id generated every time this is enabled? Eg, if I need to repeat this in the future, am I trailing along a _persistent_ or just new-random ID?

experimenting with this on/off - i see that once i've installed the app Aurora can display it for updates. Is there anything tying that to the "GSF ID" i used to find/install the original apk?

This doesn't seem that well documented anywere - adding searchable text for future folk DuckDuckGo'ing this feature: Aurora store --> Networking --> "Insecure anonymous session" --> "Generate GSF ID locally on device" to force a region for app availability in the Play store/api.
[Android Apps and Games] V7BHl1fBkTVNzPR9E13I:
Insecure anonymous session is basically the same way version 3 used to work. If you have used aurora back in version 3, then you know nothing bad will happen. When you are done, just turn the option back off, restart the app and relogin with a different anonymous account.
[Android Apps and Games] mlkdom:
Hi. I found a bug in "Menu" -> "Downloads". The application does not display values for "download_speed_estimating" and "download_eta_calculating".
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Google connectivity will not download. Is that because I logged Aurora anonymously? It says app not purchased. Is there a workaround other than logging in under my real account?
[Android Apps and Games] Laquedem:
I am new to Aurora Store and recently struggle with "timeouts" when trying to open the app. I wonder if that is normal or not?

Checked previous postings already and checked my pi-hole after i heard about people having domains blocked, but it wasnt the case (and wouldnt have happened out of nowhere).
[Android Apps and Games] xdabushrang3r:
No, it isn't normal but it occasionally happens and the dev usually fixes the problem. It's just started happening to me as well this morning.

EDIT: This problem has resolved itself for me. I'm no longer getting timeouts.
[Android Apps and Games] Draygon:
I love Aurora Store, will following features be added in future?

1. Automatic Updates in background via Aurora Services (This was removed I guess? Really important to many people)

2. Support for in-app purchases (Maybe impossible without GAPPS, but it would be really needed and completely replace Play Store)

Excited to see what comes next. Thank you devs!
[Android Apps and Games] V7BHl1fBkTVNzPR9E13I:
What is the point of aurora if you need to connect your own google account for purchases?
[Android Apps and Games] Draygon:
I'm using CalyxOS and Aurora is the only way to download apps from Play Store. It also is more private than the official app (less data leakage).

Paid apps are a must for me because I want to support developers.
[Android Apps and Games] V7BHl1fBkTVNzPR9E13I:
I believe you would need google services on your phone to support in-app-purchase verification, so the aurora app is not really related in that case.
[Android Apps and Games] techyuh:
I also would love a more detailed description of how this feature works from the developer or anyone else that explicitly understands the privacy implications of this feature. Simply making the option is available is great, but I'd love some deeper documentation on just the questions you've raised. Does this assign a GSF ID to my device that could now, in theory, be used to persistently track my activity and future downloads? Or will it simply only tell google that on x day at x time a Samsung S20 downloaded the Mcdonalds app from x location and once I turn the feature off and resume a new anonymous session there will be no further tracking. Furthermore, if I use this feature again will it add to the tracking of that initially assigned insecure GSF ID? Or is a new one generated each time I activate the feature?
[Android Apps and Games] Social_Work:
I can´t install paid apps with aurora store. I am on an Linage 18.1 vanilla without gapps.

I installed the aurora store according to the instructions and have successfully logged in with my google account. i can see my installed apps and easily install freeware and get updates for the apps. However, I cannot see my purchase history. it updates and does not display anything. if i want to install apps that i have bought, it says i have to buy them. Inn app purchases are also not recognized. What can I do? thank you very much!
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
What to download and install?

The Aurora GitHub site has 3 files available to download :

AuroraStore.....

AuroraServices....

AuroraServices....Unity

I am rooted with Magisk and have AuroraStore already installed. Which of the above 3 files do I download and install to update to the latest version?

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] slipstreamer88:
Install latest Aurora store 4.0.5 like a normal apk file.

Aurora services is a optional magisk module for rooted users which installs app in the background(behaviour similar to how Play Store installs app). Install the latest version(the unity one ig) through magisk.
[Android Apps and Games] Aakaxda:
Cannot open app pages in Aurora Store from play store links

Aurora Store version: 4.0.5 (latest, stable)

Suppose I google something on the web browser and an app is suggested on the search page. Now if I click on the app link, it directs me to Aurora Store, but it never loads the app page.
[Android Apps and Games] Nokono:
This is the bug of the latest version. Previous one doesnt have it
[Android Apps and Games] Aakaxda:
Feature request: is it possible to add a small search bar in this empty part of app pages like this one?

........... ........... ............

Reason (Example):-

Step 1: Search for an app on Auroa Store

↓↓↓

Step 2: Open an app page

↓↓↓

Step 3: On the bottom suggestion strip you find a better alternative

↓↓↓

You go to that app and install (or not install) it

↓↓↓

Step 4: Now you think of installing another app or just want to edit the search keywords which you first applied

>> But now you have to press back button again and again until you find the first search page

↓↓↓
[Android Apps and Games] Aakaxda:
~empty~
[Android Apps and Games] Aakaxda:
Possible Solution: kindly make the 1st part of the top search bar constant on all pages (from start page to app page), make the 2nd part variable i. e. on search page it's (↓) and on the app pages it's ( ⋮ ) ...on app page, you may include the top share option in this ( ⋮ ) and not outside.

The 1st and 2nd part of the top search bar is depicted below
[Android Apps and Games] mrjuniork:
@Aakaxda

For future reference:

Pls use spoilers, when sharing so many pictures within one post.

Readability might improve a lot, especially on mobile devices 😉

Cheers 👍🏻
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Even thumbnails are a much better option for the desktop; dont know about the mobile app.
[Android Apps and Games] nextheart:
Deleted
[Android Apps and Games] easylivin:
Hi everybody,

Aurora Store's search doesn't find/indicate an app which definitely already exists in (german) Play Store (CovPass-App). Is there another way how I can find/get this app?

Samsung S7 with unofficial LOS 16.0.

Thanks in advance!
[Android Apps and Games] DiamondJohn:
Your Google Play Store is blocked? Search/request your app here!

Poll over. Thank you everyone who voted on the pole. :) DISCLAIMER: By placing request for an app,you understand that you will be downloading files mirrored in a different place[cloud sites] than their original location for distribution[Google...

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[Android Apps and Games] temporarium:
Try this setting:
[Android Apps and Games] easylivin:
Yes, this worked! Thanks a lot! Should I leave this setting as it is now to get updates properly?
[Android Apps and Games] temporarium:
It's only for localized apps (only available in one country, like this one). Otherwise, leave it off for more privacy.
[Android Apps and Games] easylivin:
Allright, thanks again!
[Android Apps and Games] Fr1day_13:
Hey there. I have the exact same problem.

I tried v4.05 4.04 4.03 and 4.02 (over f-droid)

After filling in my google credentials its going back to aurora and is "loading" forever, nothing else is happening and it is not logging in with my google account sadly.

I am on LOS 13 on my mipad2

Did you get it working?

Does any one else know what i can do to get it working with my google account? (need it for my paid apps)
[Android Apps and Games] temporarium:
I don't use Google, but try 4.0.5 and clear the app cache
[Android Apps and Games] Fr1day_13:
sorry, ofc i tried the current version 4.0.5 as well, and cleared cache and data of the app several times.
[Android Apps and Games] rkla:
Thanks, your tip also helped me. In my case I was not able to find anything, i.e. any search returned nothing. Activating and deactivating this option once fixed the problem.