F-Droid and Google's Developer Registration Decree

Re:F-Droid and Google's Developer Registration Decree by t_mahmood on Monday September 29, 2025 @07:46AM (#45412522)

Okay, this is interesting! I thought it's just a cut down version of Google's base packages. I didn't realize it's a complete reimplementation.

So, I complete LineageOS installation without MindTheGapps, then install fdroid, add the microG repo, To install any Playstore dependent application use aurora store.

No gotchas?

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Re:F-Droid and Google's Developer Registration Decree by matoro on Monday September 29, 2025 @10:19AM (#45414176)

For me at least I just use the prebuilt MicroG-flavor ROMs at https://lineage.microg.org/

This comes preloaded with the MicroG settings app, so no need to install the extra FDroid repo. But otherwise yes, Aurora Store gets you access to all necessary proprietary apps.

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Re:F-Droid and Google's Developer Registration Decree by logtempo on Monday September 29, 2025 @12:34PM (#45415747)

thanks you a lot, I did not know about Aurora store.

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Re:F-Droid and Google's Developer Registration Decree by DarkFuture on Monday September 29, 2025 @01:48PM (#45416665)

Yes that's all I do, official LineageOS image for Pixel 6 (I bought it used on eBay).

I haven't tried it but apparently Aurora Store also supports login with your Google account, which means you can download apps you've paid for on the Play store directly.

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Re:F-Droid and Google's Developer Registration Decree by t_mahmood on Tuesday September 30, 2025 @04:16AM (#45423144)

Great! I should give this a try on my Oneplus8T. Thank you so much!

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