So you wouldn't be worried about installing apps with trackers onto a de-Googled phone via an anonymous Aurora session? Will that protect the device identity and personal data well enough? Or would it be better to avoid all apps with trackers?
As a first choice, I try to avoid apps with trackers. If for whatever reason, I need to use an app that has trackers, then I block the apps (and trackers) internet access using the built in firewall (so Network access and Background Data access). I don;t install apps that have trackers and require Internet access to work (for example closed source messenger apps like Whatsapp, things like Google Drive etc.)
@@AndroidPrivacyLab Ok then I might switch my VPN to one without trackers. For others apps that still have trackers, can blocking the Network Access and Background Data Access be done just within the app settings on any phone?
@@broodsincorner GrapheneOS and CalyxOS only allow you to block Network access for an app in the app permissions. A stock ROM won't have this permission (surprise surprise as it's their business model to collect data about it's user) but should have the Background Data toggle. I have a GrapheneOS setup video that goes over this in detail.
@@AndroidPrivacyLab Cool yeah I am planning to get Graphene running on a new phone. Thanks for the help. I'll check out your setup video when I have a new device.
Thanks for your comment and I totally agree on the audio quality. Currently my "recording studio" isn't in the best location with a lot of background noise. I'm hoping to improve this in the future by moving to a new space.
Is there anyway we can locate the apk files of the app we've installed from f-droid? Like on the google's files app? Since they are inaccessible via stock file manager.
There might be but I haven't been able to find it. Aurora Store offers that functionality. My only suggestion is to access F-Droid on your phone browser (not the app) and you can download it there under the apps listing.
No, there seems to be a small amount of discrepancy between the two. I'm not sure the reasoning - perhaps there is an update delay on what Aurora receives regarding star ratings from the Google Play Store.
In MIUI 12, you have to go to "My device>All spec" than you click three times on MIUI version square, than you will see a message saying that now you are a developer. Then you go "Settings>Additional settings>Developer options>(scroll until the end)Turn on MIUI optimization" then disable it
For FDroid or Aurora Store? Search in Android settings for Install Unknown Apps and see if FDroid or Aurora are given permission to do so. If that doesn't work then I would uninstall and reinstall each app.
@@AndroidPrivacyLab Aurora store, also unknown source should be opened so I don't know. I changed installation method to aurora service thinking it will work, it said download aurora services. so I did, gave permission to it. But I couldn't enable service it stayed "disabled"
No, battery life should be unaffected unless you have it F-Droid checking for updates hourly. To check for updates in Aurora, then you need to open the app and check manually.
Thanks so much. I just can't get wazzapmigrator (for whatsapp chat history from iphone to android) to recognize the license.. Would I need microG for that? And do you have a guide on that? Cheers
I'm assuming you are using some sort of DeGoogled ROM like Lineage, GrapheneOS or CalyxOS? Did you try to log into your Google Play account in Aurora Store and then try to download and open the app? Most will work in this way but some won't. If that does not work you might need microG or use GrapheneOS instead and implements their Google Play feature grapheneos.org/usage#sandboxed-play-services
@@AndroidPrivacyLab Thanks. I got it to work with GrapheneOS' google play service. Still had to login for installing my already paid app but it worked. I was just wondering, can I use the gmail or spreadsheet apps on their browser Vanadium or do I need microG installed for that one? Thanks again.
Some apps might need Google Play Services while others say they do but actually work without it. I'm not 100% familiar with the Huawei interface, but when the notification comes up you might be able to long press on it, then you can turn off warning notifications specifically for Google or Google Play Services.
I wish I can download Aurora store as well as F-Droid & G-Droid while also using Google Play Store with my SamsungS21Ultra phone with Nova Launcher7 but I heard that Google will disable or ban my Google account if I use Aurora store 😯.
Yes, that seems to be the rumor out there, but I've never had an issue when logging into my Google account on Aurora Store. There was a thread on Reddit discussing this and nobody there was banned either.
Maybe it happens if you try to update a paid app downloaded from third parties through Aurora, but it was already fixed in the latest version of the app
Hi, if you are asking if your phone needs to be rooted in order to install F-Droid, then the answer is no. F-Droid can be installed on any Android phone - so anything with or without root, with the stock operating system or with a custom ROM. Hope that helps.
Thanks, the narration is just the right pace for me
Awesome - thanks!
Been trying to do all this for months! Gave up and started using a google phone again but you fixed all my problems! Instant subscribe!
Absolutely superb, massively useful, thank you very much!
Thanks for the good feedback. I really appreciate it.
thank you sir with your help i was able to installed f dropd and aurora store on my mobile.
Glad I could help
Thank you very much! I have a Redmi Note and my Play Store stop working, using Aurora is really a good alternative to Play store
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Awesome information and perfectly explained...... Much appreciation and gratitude,,,,,,, Sincerely thank you
Thank you so much for the compliment and I'm happy you found the video useful!
Great Vid,
These Apps are, "Grand Man !", 😉 (get it)
Going to try F-Droid next !
Shud of loaded it 1st !
The again !
you should always check the gpg signatures and hashes when installing such senstive apks from the web!
How do you check gpg signatures and hashes?
@@Eulerfromthefuture you get the gpg from the developer and with tools like signify you can check if the hash is signed with the corresponding gpg key
How can i fix this the app that i download through aurora store it tells me that i dont have google play services please help
How to download apps not present in google play store in android ?
So you wouldn't be worried about installing apps with trackers onto a de-Googled phone via an anonymous Aurora session? Will that protect the device identity and personal data well enough? Or would it be better to avoid all apps with trackers?
As a first choice, I try to avoid apps with trackers. If for whatever reason, I need to use an app that has trackers, then I block the apps (and trackers) internet access using the built in firewall (so Network access and Background Data access). I don;t install apps that have trackers and require Internet access to work (for example closed source messenger apps like Whatsapp, things like Google Drive etc.)
@@AndroidPrivacyLab Ok then I might switch my VPN to one without trackers.
For others apps that still have trackers, can blocking the Network Access and Background Data Access be done just within the app settings on any phone?
@@broodsincorner GrapheneOS and CalyxOS only allow you to block Network access for an app in the app permissions. A stock ROM won't have this permission (surprise surprise as it's their business model to collect data about it's user) but should have the Background Data toggle. I have a GrapheneOS setup video that goes over this in detail.
@@AndroidPrivacyLab Cool yeah I am planning to get Graphene running on a new phone. Thanks for the help. I'll check out your setup video when I have a new device.
it wouldn't let me login anonymously, it said "network error: aurora store"
Omg what an awesome amazing video tysvvm.
It amazing for Huawei phone too 😊
Thanks. Awesome video.🔥🔥🔥
Your audio isn't so great but your video is fairly information dense and gets straight into it. 👍
Thanks for your comment and I totally agree on the audio quality. Currently my "recording studio" isn't in the best location with a lot of background noise. I'm hoping to improve this in the future by moving to a new space.
good video. explained everything nicely.
Y a til une traduction pour ceux qui ne parlent pas anglais ?
Using Aurora Store: I enabled the filter for Google Apps. However, when I search Chrome for example, Google LLC apps are still showing. Why is that?
Looks like that filter as well as the F-Droid filter is no longer functioning -I just tested both a few minutes ago. auroraoss.com/faq/#filters
@@AndroidPrivacyLab thank you for the verification. More powers to your channel! :)
Is there anyway we can locate the apk files of the app we've installed from f-droid? Like on the google's files app? Since they are inaccessible via stock file manager.
There might be but I haven't been able to find it. Aurora Store offers that functionality. My only suggestion is to access F-Droid on your phone browser (not the app) and you can download it there under the apps listing.
I am having a query as the reviews, stars mentioned on Aurora same as Google Play store?
No, there seems to be a small amount of discrepancy between the two. I'm not sure the reasoning - perhaps there is an update delay on what Aurora receives regarding star ratings from the Google Play Store.
@@AndroidPrivacyLab Thanks
Hey, I have a xiaomi phone and when i want to select session installer it wants me to disable miui optimisation. What should I do?
In MIUI 12, you have to go to "My device>All spec" than you click three times on MIUI version square, than you will see a message saying that now you are a developer. Then you go "Settings>Additional settings>Developer options>(scroll until the end)Turn on MIUI optimization" then disable it
@@renan91056 bless
hi sir, when I try to update an app, it says PERMISSION_DENIED can I get some help?
For FDroid or Aurora Store? Search in Android settings for Install Unknown Apps and see if FDroid or Aurora are given permission to do so. If that doesn't work then I would uninstall and reinstall each app.
@@AndroidPrivacyLab Aurora store, also unknown source should be opened so I don't know. I changed installation method to aurora service thinking it will work, it said download aurora services. so I did, gave permission to it. But I couldn't enable service it stayed "disabled"
Thank you very much.very useful❤
Does fdriod or aurora store reduce battery life?
No, battery life should be unaffected unless you have it F-Droid checking for updates hourly. To check for updates in Aurora, then you need to open the app and check manually.
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Thanks for the sub!
Thanks so much. I just can't get wazzapmigrator (for whatsapp chat history from iphone to android) to recognize the license.. Would I need microG for that? And do you have a guide on that? Cheers
I'm assuming you are using some sort of DeGoogled ROM like Lineage, GrapheneOS or CalyxOS? Did you try to log into your Google Play account in Aurora Store and then try to download and open the app? Most will work in this way but some won't. If that does not work you might need microG or use GrapheneOS instead and implements their Google Play feature grapheneos.org/usage#sandboxed-play-services
@@AndroidPrivacyLab Thanks. I got it to work with GrapheneOS' google play service. Still had to login for installing my already paid app but it worked. I was just wondering, can I use the gmail or spreadsheet apps on their browser Vanadium or do I need microG installed for that one? Thanks again.
Yes, for those you would need CalyxOS and microG installed, or GrapheneOS with their Google Play Services installed.
Great job , great explanation . Thank you sir
Hi Jason, I have downloaded Aurora store on my Huawei phone but I cannot open apps as its still saying I need Google Play services?
Some apps might need Google Play Services while others say they do but actually work without it. I'm not 100% familiar with the Huawei interface, but when the notification comes up you might be able to long press on it, then you can turn off warning notifications specifically for Google or Google Play Services.
That's great. Many thanks for your reply. Great video tutorial.
I wish I can download Aurora store as well as F-Droid & G-Droid while also using Google Play Store with my SamsungS21Ultra phone with Nova Launcher7 but I heard that Google will disable or ban my Google account if I use Aurora store 😯.
Yes, that seems to be the rumor out there, but I've never had an issue when logging into my Google account on Aurora Store. There was a thread on Reddit discussing this and nobody there was banned either.
@@AndroidPrivacyLaboh realy? I'll give it a try then 😅🤗thnx
Maybe it happens if you try to update a paid app downloaded from third parties through Aurora, but it was already fixed in the latest version of the app
Which Android custom ROM are you using?
GrapheneOS
Lucky you. Snapdragon S10+ rooted with magisk. Wish I could use GapheneOS on my device.
Gotta new subscriber
Thanks! Much appreciated.
New sub thx informative
Thanks!
good shit
Do i need rooter device for f droid to install ?
Hi, if you are asking if your phone needs to be rooted in order to install F-Droid, then the answer is no. F-Droid can be installed on any Android phone - so anything with or without root, with the stock operating system or with a custom ROM. Hope that helps.
@@AndroidPrivacyLab Yah, i meant rooted*, Well thanks for ur reply, i appreciate it😄
@@navidra6994 No problem. Thanks for checking out the video.