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F-Droid Basic

The minimal client app for the app store that respects freedom and privacy
New in version 1.18.0
* Fixed using repos and mirrors from External Storage on recent Android releases
* Improved WiFi management in Nearby
* The navigation bar now remembers its position even when F-Droid restarts
* New language: Swahili
* Fix downloading images for repos still using index-v1
* Fix crashes related to swap, managing repos and more
* The Downgrade button was removed, Android no longer allows that
NOTE: The Basic version of F-Droid Client has a reduced feature set (e.g. no nearby share and no panic feature). It targets Android 13 and can do unattended updates without privileged extension or root.

F-Droid is an installable catalogue of libre software apps for Android. The F-Droid client app makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device.

It connects to any F-Droid compatible repositories. The default repo is hosted at f-droid.org, which contains only bona fide libre software.

Android itself is open in the sense that you are free to install APKs from anywhere you wish, but there are many good reasons for using F-Droid as your libre software app manager:

* Get notified when updates are available
* Optionally download and install updates automatically
* Keep track of older and beta versions
* Filter out apps incompatible with the device
* Find apps via categories and searchable descriptions
* Access associated URLs for donations, source code etc.
* Stay safe by checking repo index signatures and APK hashes

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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.19.0-alpha1 (1019001) - Added on 2023-11-11

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • update app without user action
      Allows the holder to update the app it previously installed without user action
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
      (9.0)
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • org.fdroid.basic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
      (9.0)

    Download APK 11 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.19.0-alpha0 (1019000) - Added on 2023-10-22

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • update app without user action
      Allows the holder to update the app it previously installed without user action
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
      (9.0)
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • org.fdroid.basic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
      (9.0)

    Download APK 11 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.18.0 (1018050) suggested Added on 2023-10-15

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • update app without user action
      Allows the holder to update the app it previously installed without user action
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
      (9.0)
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • org.fdroid.basic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
      (9.0)

    Download APK 11 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.18.0-alpha0 (1018000) - Added on 2023-09-30

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • update app without user action
      Allows the holder to update the app it previously installed without user action
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
      (9.0)
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • org.fdroid.basic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • take pictures and videos
      This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
      (9.0)

    Download APK 11 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 1.17.0 (1017050) - Added on 2023-07-22

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • request install packages
      Allows an application to request installation of packages.
    • request delete packages
      Allows an application to request deletion of packages.
    • update app without user action
      Allows the holder to update the app it previously installed without user action
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
      (9.0)
    • control Near Field Communication
      Allows the app to communicate with Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, cards, and readers.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • org.fdroid.basic.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
      (9.0)

    Download APK 9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log