yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] Mynacol:
They are compiling the apps from source code in a hopefully reproducible way, and then sign the apps with their own key. Excepted are reproducible buildable apps. They get built from source by F-Droid and then compared to (normally) identical apps by the original authors. After this the original app by the author is released. (For apps that later introduced reproducible builds there is a compatibility system in place that offers preferably the app from the original author, but for users of the F-Droid signed app they get the F-Droid signed update to succeed updating)
[Android Apps and Games] Skaifer:
Was only being able to login, when changed token from https to http. Latest version.
[Android Apps and Games] TRexombo:
Hey guys, my Aurora is a system app. It, along with Aurora services, was installed on my Omnirom when I flashed nanodroid.

When I download the latest apk from the link provided by [MENTION=5678465]WhyOrean[/MENTION], my package installer is not able to install/update it. Is it because mine is a system app or is it the signature?

Should I just sideload via ADB?
[Android Apps and Games] Mynacol:
The problem is not that it's a system app (The Google app as a system app can also install updates), but probably because of a signature mismatch. Try the F-Droid version or research at the NanoDroid documentation
[Android Apps and Games] x8LHiiIB:
Nanodroid uses the froid package, and (as was just mentioned) the updated package has a different signature, causing the update to fail.

I was able to uninstall the original via adb and then reinstall the new package. I'm not sure if it is necessary but I performed the following steps prior:

adb root

adb remount

adb uninstall AuroraStore
[Android Apps and Games] StarShoot97:
login works again, but Aurora can't find my installed apps anymore - just says "App not found"
[Android Apps and Games] TRexombo:
ok thank you, I may try that. Or just wait for Fdroid to go through their process and sign it with their own signature
[Android Apps and Games] Ryū Kenden:
Thanks to the developer for the great work. Now with the custom tokenizer, the problem with the anonymous account seems also solved too.
[Android Apps and Games] TRexombo:
Thank you for the update. I just updated last night through Fdroid. Now I'm able to log in with my google account
[Android Apps and Games] WhyOrean:
If its free it will be available as free, login with your own account download/purchase the free app,

It will be then available always to your account as purchased, even if it becomes paid afterwards.
[Android Apps and Games] GreatGodvin:
The rupee icon is only half
[Android Apps and Games] GreatGodvin:
If we open any app to download the 3 line drawer is not working
[Android Apps and Games] BlackSalami:
First of all, hello ?

Can we use this thread in order to report problems? I'm unable to access/connect to the playstore.

Anyway, just by looking at the UI I can tell it's better than the Yalp Store one, good job. :)
[Android Apps and Games] WhyOrean:
Acknowledged

Will fix it, Thanks for reporting
[Android Apps and Games] WhyOrean:
Hi,

Yess, you can report problems here no issues, I will open a Telegram Group also for the same.

Unable to access/connect to playstore ?

Can you be more clear on the context.

ThankYou
[Android Apps and Games] yakov116:
[MENTION=5678465]WhyOrean[/MENTION] Can you put the apk in github for each release?
[Android Apps and Games] WhyOrean:
Yess, will do it.
[Android Apps and Games] yakov116:
Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] DodoGTA:
With Yalp Store (and probably also this fork of it), one can download and update paid apps straight from the app that one already owns on one's Google account (assuming one has already logged in using one's Google account)

But if one tries to purchase an app, then Yalp will popup a dialog with a button that redirects one to the Google Play website listing for that app
[Android Apps and Games] holymoz:
doesn't work on Android TV lollipop. App Crash without start.
[Android Apps and Games] cooldude5500:
Dark theme is nice and all, but the dark blue text is impossible to read
[Android Apps and Games] WhyOrean:
A logcat would be helpful to resolve the issue, I dont know how would you get log on TV
[Android Apps and Games] WhyOrean:
I fixed it ! here & here

Wait of tomorrows update
[Android Apps and Games] cooldude5500:
Nice, thanks
[Android Apps and Games] WhyOrean:
#UPDATE : STABLE BUILD v1.0.2 is released

Changelog

1. AppList permormance improvements
2. Show useful info in AppList
3. Added 3dot menu to AppList
3. Added Accounts activity for better management
4. Re-Designed About activity
5. Show spoofed device info
6. Use Picasso Library to get app icons
7. Fixed DarkTheme glitches

Join Telegram Group : here
[Android Apps and Games] yakov116:
Amazing!

Noticed that its not looking if the version is greater than the one you have. If its diff then it asks to update. Such a case would be where I am on a beta for an app and the dummy account is not.
[Android Apps and Games] WhyOrean:
I would recommend using your personal google account to manage beta apps as of now, I will look unto this issue.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] yakov116:
I agree, Just pointing out the issue
[Android Apps and Games] EvilMegaDroid:
I've been having problems with yalp not downloading so decided to try this one insteed. Same problem

The download starts and get stick at 0. Permissions are granted. Maybe theres a bug in android 8.1 . fdroid works fine though. Is there anyway i can get logs only for the app so i can see whats happening
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Latest version.

Search for apps still finds nothing despite anonymous login.

Please ignore. Works fine. Aurora had 'logged me out'. One re-logged in, everything was fine.
[Android Apps and Games] TRexombo:
[MENTION=5678465]WhyOrean[/MENTION],

I've been using Aurora almost since the first release. Usually just log in anonymously until this update I logged in with my google account. It worked perfectly but something I've started looking at each time I'm browsing for an app to download, I noticed Aurora store tells you how many ads and trackers are baked into the apk.

It's really astounding how many ads, trackers and permissions those playstore apps have! Which made me think, I've read in a few places around the web, people have decompiled an apk and removed the ads. Of course if you don't sign it properly it won't work,but if you can remove the ads, is it also possible to remove the trackers too?
[Android Apps and Games] :
Yes, if you decompile the apk, you should be able to modify an app to remove trackers, and permissions and such..
[Android Apps and Games] TRexombo:
Where do you start? I noticed 2 years ago, a member released an app called purify that decompiles, removes adds and recompiles and signs. Is there something similar that does trackers also?
[Android Apps and Games] :
I unfortunatly dont know. Someone else has to answer that, if you cant find it yourself by searching for it.

Either that or learn programming, and figure out what language that apk is written in, and learn that, and remove unwanted features, then recompile.
[Android Apps and Games] TRexombo:
Yessir, I had thought about it. That I may have to learn programming. If that ends up being my only option I will probably never get the chance to do it because of the way I work. I work so much there's not much time left over.

Hopefully I will be able to find an app or software or guide to follow. Thank you, oh and by the way, I like your username. First time I saw it I got a good laugh out of it. ?
[Android Apps and Games] githyanki:
MyAndroidTools will not do exactly what your asking for, but should be able to get what you want done. It will allow you to block the tracker from loading from the apk without actually modifying it.

https://www.myandroidtools.com/

There's several threads and guides to help you get started on using this tool.
[Android Apps and Games] TRexombo:
Yay! Thank you for the advice and link and thank you for pointing me in the right direction.
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
Sadly its not open source so you don't know what this app is doing... thanks but no thanks... I respect my privacy.

But someone asked for a decompiling tools...check this out https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2359240&page=1

Edit: after a shot test myandroidtools use at least 1 tracker - bugly... yeah lets disable trackers with tracker... what a joke
[Android Apps and Games] Jhon_Locke:
That blacklist warning in the disclaimer actually happened to someone or is it there just in case something wrong happens in the future?
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Anonymous login fails repeatedly. Went back to an earlier backed up version and that one worked fine.

What did the developer do?

---------- Post added at 02:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:19 PM ----------

May be easier to use the open source firewall NetGuard which lets you block tracking and ads. Maybe that is why the latest versions have trouble logging in on my phones.....
[Android Apps and Games] warrencoakley:
I've set a mock location all in Dev settings but when I look for apps that are only US based they still don't appear. Any ideas please?
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
You need to use VPN for that...

I use spoofing and mocking just to get, for example AndroidAuto, because I can't get in my country, or for some devices wont show in play store or in Aurora-default settings...

Another example: You cant download garagemate app in Europe so I use mocking and vpn to get it from US(geo. lock app). Siple right??? Or you can download your apps from apkmirror, even easier, if you can find it :laugh:.

That's why I love AURORA STORE with anonymous login. Just perfect. I use AURORA on my primary phone with LOS ROM and no gapps, easy way to get apps from play store.

OP is doing the hell of a good job. I salute him for this brilliant app.

Long live AURORA STORE.

Good luck
[Android Apps and Games] warrencoakley:
Perfect. Worked with tunnel bear. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] JJ111:
I tried this app, really working. Was able to confirm that it works via DNS request log at AdAway (btw: great tool to block all kind of stuff like ads, you get it here: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2190753)

I checked myandroidtools with "Addons Detector". It only has one extra stuff "Bugly", but it is not a tracker but for crash logs. See attached description from Addon Detector.

So I think www.myandroidtools.com is a useful tool, that privacy concerned friends can use. But decide for yourself ?

All the best,

JJ
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
Wtf is addon detector??? Another joke app??? Com on use proper apps to detect trackers... pic attached

mod edit: removed the rude and unnecessary comment

If you wanna stop tacking or any kind of spyware use XPRIVACYLUA (https://xdaforums.com/xposed/modules/xprivacylua6-0-android-privacy-manager-t3730663) and adaway. But still myandtoidtools use tracker. So killing trackers with tracker is nonsense.

Now stop with this and lets go back to topic... Aurora store rock.
[Android Apps and Games] JJ111:
I didn't know XPrivacyLua, it is amazing, thanks for telling me! It took me some time to get it running, so for all others who are interested: on Android 9 one needs EdXposed (Module via Magisk download - how to description there...) and than you get XPrivacyLua here: https://github.com/M66B/XPrivacyLua/blob/master/README.md (-> installation)

Than in XPrivacyLua you can restrict an app - than everything privacy concerned is blocked. But of course you need to allow single things, that the app needs - like GPS for a navigation app etc...

Sorry for off topic, now back to Aurora Store:

Aurora Store is the best ?

---edit---

For using Aurora Store in XPrivacyLua you shouldn't restrict read app list, otherwise Aurora Store doesn't know which Apps you have installed
[Android Apps and Games] Ryū Kenden:
I have a problem with the anonymous login on two different devices: one running pie, which gave me also an error retrieving the token, and onother running Nougat, it fails every time.

Thanks to the developer again for this store, I hope this problem will be solved soon.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Anonymous login:

A possibly related problem I'm experiencing (android pie) is Aurora 'seems' to not find updates or search results — until I discover that I am no longer logged in. Relogging resolves the problem.

So, Aurora seems to fail keeping me logged in after some time away from the app and does not inform me that I'm no longer logged in. Creates frustration. I should be automatically loggen in after I logged in once in the app and there should be an indication in the 'updates' and 'search apps' screen that I'm not logged in.

Still a great app!
[Android Apps and Games] gadgetguy08:
I found one of the token servers was down.

http://auroraoss.com:8080/ shows not available for me.

I used one of the alternate servers after clearing cache. I used http://auroraoss.in:8080/ (set in network).
[Android Apps and Games] gonzo1963:
Good evening,

It doesn't work for me.

Regards

Enviado desde mi unknown mediante Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] :
Try this one instead: http://92.42.46.11:8080
[Android Apps and Games] Oi69qEZ:
I think anonymous logging token failed problem is due too many aurora users try to login. I had this problem, i just force close the app and relaunch it again, or i try after few minutes.
[Android Apps and Games] roqstr:
are there any plans on the licensing issue for already-paid-for apps?
[Android Apps and Games] 7root:
Oh my God, this problem was driving me insane for weeks now. Thank you so much! That worked!
[Android Apps and Games] ncc1701a:
Auto-fetch feature

Hi.

According to FAQ:

Aurora Services - By installing Aurora Services as system app, Aurora Store can automatically install app upon download completion in background.

I use V3.1.3 with installed and launched "Aurora Services".

My settings:

- Installations - installation method - Aurora services;

- Updates - Updates interval - Hourly.

After 2 hours I can see applications, which could be updated, but I can trigger updating (technically fetching, because Aurora Store automatically update app upon download completion) only manually.

Is it possibly to fully automate the update process (with auto-fetching)? I know, that update process can be failed for some applications for some reason, but Aurora will notify me about that.

---------- Post added at 17:21 ---------- Previous post was at 16:34 ----------

I've asked this question to Aurora developers through Telegram:

https://t.me/AuroraSupport/77400

My message has been redirected to developer channel. Perhaps one day the fully automated auto-update will be implemented.
[Android Apps and Games] BigBrother84:
Hello, I still have problem with anonymous login. I just can't on my both (rooted) devices

-Xperia Z2

-Raspberry pi 3b+

On first device, I forced stopped, cleared data and finally reinstall app (it didn't help). Can anyone help, please? :)
[Android Apps and Games] githyanki:
Tried the solution 2 posts above yours?
[Android Apps and Games] Mynacol:
To get the applications to be licensed, you either have to have the Play Store and Play Services on the device, as they answer the license request, or you crack the app. There is nothing possible for Aurora to help you with licensing.
[Android Apps and Games] githyanki:
Search for shadow53 play store. He has a version that can be installed along with microg. I have never tried it, so good luck!
[Android Apps and Games] BigBrother84:
I tried using informations from this posts. Later when I enabled automatic token I got error message which screenshot I'll include.

Is there any other option?

Thanks for helping :)
[Android Apps and Games] :
I had issues aswell after the update to 3.1.3, which suposedly fixed the issue, though I continue to see people having this issue. I tried to check the automatic token box myself after the update, and got thrown out, and was unable to log in. So I had to uncheck it again, to use the token you quoted from me.

Id stick with this token aslong as it still works, and hopefully will continue to do so. In the mean time the dev will hopefully come up with a fix in due time.
[Android Apps and Games] dnd99:
first of all, great app! this helps a lot when trying to avoid google!

however I do have one question: is there an easy solution to verify that an apk downloaded in this store matches the play store version and that it has not been tampered with?

On fdroid I can check the pgp signatures, however I dont see this option in aurora store or play store.

I am aware that the description states that the official source is the play store itself, I just like to check a few apks before I install them.
[Android Apps and Games] DroidJP:
The apps downloaded does comes from google servers. It what aurorar uses.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
This one worked for me. Thank you.

Is it safe to remain on it permanently or should I keep checking to see if the default setting works again?
[Android Apps and Games] :
Should be safe, and Id check back after a new build is released probably. Atleast if its noted that the dev has done something to fix this issue
[Android Apps and Games] rodrigian:
is there a way to know exactly what location/device i have to spoof to be able to install certain app? i want to install gmail go but it says it's not compatible with my device (i have a moto g4 play and i'm from argentina)
[Android Apps and Games] Mynacol:
Simply find it on apkmirror.com -> https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/gmail-go/

Once installed, you will get future updates with Aurora Store
[Android Apps and Games] dnd99:
thanks but that doesnt answer my question..
[Android Apps and Games] Mynacol:
On F-Droid, almost all apps are signed with one key, so you can verify almost any app against that key. On the Play Store, every developer uses his own key, and google doesn't sign the apps with one PGP key either. So you cannot verify every app against one signature.

If you still want to verify app X, you should get the app from Play Store and then compare it with the download with Aurora. Comparing may be done directly (use e.g. sha256), or by comparing signatures (virustotal shows you the signature and many other technical details of uploaded apks). The package manager/app installer on android automatically checks if the contents aren't modified and are signed against the included signature. So if you compare signatures, you are on the safe side
[Android Apps and Games] crickster:
Are there any news on the flashable Aurora Services via custom recovery? ;)

And thanks for this great app!
[Android Apps and Games] :
You can check apps signatures with classyshark3xodus. just open the .apk with it and your good to go. Apk doesnt have to be installed to check with this method.

You can also look up exodus reports online. They also show you the fingerprint of the apk. They also have an app, that can redirect you to their report online.

You can also use app_packages info, and check signatures there aswell. If you use exodus or app_packages info, the app i question has to be installed to be able to check the spk, atleast afaik. All 3 apps can be found at f-droid

Also, if you try to install/update an existing app, which for whatever reason has a different signature, the installation will promptly fail.

Hope this helps.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
I'm still having problems with the app unable to find updates or anything on search even though I am still logged in (see screenshot).

I'm using http://92.42.46.11:8080

Totally exiting Aurora app and reopening the app fixes things.
[Android Apps and Games] heinhuiz:
So does logging out and in again.

Problem is, it doesn't automatically find updates in the background too.
[Android Apps and Games] dnd99:
thanks a lot for your reply! much appreciated!

---------- Post added at 10:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:00 PM ----------

thanks also for your input! that helped a lot!
[Android Apps and Games] jumo0n:
I am still (or again rather) having the issue that i have to manually logout and back in to get updates (anonymous).

Anybody else? Thank you very much.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Force close, and log in again. If it still doesnt work, try one of the tokens listed earlier in the thread, and repeat once for each token. Works for most if not all on here afaik.
[Android Apps and Games] @atik123:
Hello iam using micro g service in my phone.I have installed aurora store.when I go to download section in play store then when I tap on share button. Aurora store not listing in that list.
[Android Apps and Games] Labib235:
How to change download path to external sdcard can someone show a screenshot of what to type exactly??
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
I am too.

User should not have to logout and back in every time to get updates. Ive already tried the 2 ip addresses suggested.

What now happens is Aurora finds the available updates - but - you cannot update and the 'Update All' button blinks off and on repeatedly until I logout and back in.

I'm not complaining but something is still wrong.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Sorry. Duplicate.
[Android Apps and Games] @atik123:
Hello iam using micro g service in my phone.I have installed aurora store.when I go to download section in play store then when I tap on share button. Aurora store not listing in that list
[Android Apps and Games] dabo2100:
Spoofing region not working for me, even after setting a different one and loged out/in again. What am I doing wrong? [emoji848]
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
Dude if you used search you would find the answer.. you didn't read last 10 post..

Damn lazy trolls
[Android Apps and Games] dabo2100:
You're right, but still no need to jump with sarcasm against others. If you wanna comment to help do it in the right way!

Sorry if my post/question bothers you, it wasn't the intention.
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
This :laugh:...troll saga continues :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] GΔM€Rβ0Y:
Check this out , it might help

http://telegra.ph/Aurora-Store-GeoSpoof-08-13
[Android Apps and Games] dabo2100:
Thanks [MENTION=10154025]GΔM€Rβ0Y[/MENTION], already make it work ;)
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
I'm gonna bite myself :angel: ... wrong thread ..grr
[Android Apps and Games] GΔM€Rβ0Y:
Sir I think my posted link is relevant to the topic. As described in forum rules you can post URL which is relevant to the topic. :)
[Android Apps and Games] drnightshadow:
Yes you are right., nice link. I gave you a thanks.. my xda app was messed up (same post in every threads on xda):p.. reboot helped..weird bug ....
[Android Apps and Games] Labib235:
Can someone help me set download path to external sd i keep getting a toast notification saying could not set download path everytime and i keep getting an infinite waiting progress bar since it can't figure out where to download the app.So can someone urgently help out by giving a screenshot of the default download path or to external sd
[Android Apps and Games] :
Default is /storage/emulated/0/aurora/

Atleast on my end. You could've just cleared app data, and it would've reset though.
[Android Apps and Games] maybeme2:
Anonymous Login remains a problem for me on android pie. But I noticed something that might be helpful to the developers. It has occurred more than once and thus may be meaningful.

Aurora is successfully downloading updates until it comes to an available update of Google Services or Google. Then it gets logged out and I can't log back in at least for a long time. 'Token expired' is what I get.

More Google dirty tricks? Don't know.
[Android Apps and Games] GΔM€Rβ0Y:
Anonymous login fails because all Anonymous accounts got blocked due to large number of login sessions. Even secondary token urls doesn’t works. DEV is trying to revoke access for all accounts in upcoming (~1-2 +) days. DEV doesn't assure that it won't happen again. He said It may happen again due to increasing number of userbase.

So meanwhile if users want they can use their own personal accounts OR create new fake one for login through Aurora.

Thanks