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Fix missing authorization when geting information on installed packages.
Quick answer
Services to allow F-Droid to securely install and update apps
F-Droid repository metadata
Note: F-Droid requires root privileges to install Privileged Extension as a system "priv-app".
https://f-droid.org/packages/org.fdroid.fdroid can make use of system privileges or permissions to install, update and remove applications on its own. The only way to obtain those privileges is to become a system app.
This is where the Privileged Extension comes in - being a separate app and much smaller, it can be installed as a system app and communicate with the main app via AIDL IPC.
This has several advantages:
* Reduced disk usage in the system partition * System updates don't remove F-Droid * The process of installing into system via root is safer
Instead of this build, most users will want to install the "Over-The-Air" (OTA) update ZIP file is called https://f-droid.org/packages/org.fdroid.fdroid.privileged.ota. This is here to update Privileged Extension when it has been installed using the OTA ZIP.
How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is F-Droid Privileged Extension?
Services to allow F-Droid to securely install and update apps
Who develops F-Droid Privileged Extension?
F-Droid Privileged Extension is developed by F-Droid.
Which Android version does F-Droid Privileged Extension require?
F-Droid Privileged Extension requires Android API 8 or later.
What is the current version of F-Droid Privileged Extension?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 0.2.13.
Which license does F-Droid Privileged Extension use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists Apache-2.0.
Where is the source code for F-Droid Privileged Extension?
https://gitlab.com/fdroid/privileged-extension
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