What should you use? - F-Droid, Droid-ify, Aurora Droid, Neo Store, Google Play, Aurora Store?

In other words it's just better to install apps via their official website

Awesome. Thanks for all you do to make things clear. I'd love to see a video on how you define and execute different threat models. The term gets thrown around a lot and I'm wondering what standards and objective practices could be considered to make it less a fear-based, and more of a logic-based practice.

This vid was very much needed for beginners with Graphene OS deGoogled OS"es, thx Josh for clarifying all of these approaches and for giving your opinion why u would one of the other way to get apps u need👍 Now I am interested in that RSS update Github approach, but I have a question u might know answer straight from security point of view. What about standalone APK downloads for example from the APK Pure or other similar APK sites. Would u consider even worse in regards to security than F-Droid repository?

I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but my updates are even faster than through Google. But the truth is Droid-ify is really a great app (I learned from the first part from you).

Thank you for all your nice content you continue to put out. - About downloads of apps, I noticed that a lot of apps have a lot of tracking in the free version, and the paid version has no tracking. Question: where is it best and secure place to buy the pro version, ( Play store, Aurora store or other stores ? ) having problem buying directly in Aurora.. Best regards from a fan from Scandinavia

Google play protect Is blocking f droid?

Would you recommend using the Aurora store without any Google app package alternative installed? I want to de-Google but there are a few apps I need that are only on the Play Store. I have disabled play services and run those apps to see if they'd work still and they do (that's aside from the annoying notifications to turn Play services back on). I don't need push notifications or location services or such things.

Not sure if you have seen the update provided by F-Droid org under the "News" heading.
"Posted on 2023-01-15"
"Towards a Reproducible F-Droid"
". . . . .In response to some of those criticisms, we started encouraging new apps to enable reproducible builds."
" . . . . maybe you haven’t noticed that there are many new apps signed with upstream developers’ keys. If you have some third-party repositories enabled, e.g. the IzzySoft one, you may find that sometimes you can update the app from the main repository even if you installed it from another one."

I would really like to hear your opinions on this update and it's implications.
Thanks for all your time. I would like you to know you are an inspiration and helped me in finally taking leap in making the transition from a typical consumer into the realm where I take action as it relates to my Data Privacy and its Security.

Just a short question:
What's the difference between "Read You" and "Feeder", is it ok to use Feeder?

Your videos are truly precious to the privacy and security oriented community. We really appreciate it! Is it possible if you can make a short video of how to cast your GrapheneOS screen onto the Linux OS on PC? Will you be making Linux videos in the future? Thanks again.

Really helpful

Sir! Will Google ban my Account if I log in to Aurora Store via Google Account ?

Love your content ❤️

I just have them both on my phone. Using calyx os.

Thank You!

Why should I use something like Aurora instead of Google Play?
I just found this when I was searching for a way to Install the Play Store on Windows 11 using Windows Subsystem for Android so I don't know anything about these Apps

(I Installed Aurora on my PC but still don't know why it is "better")

What about Aurora OSS ?

Great content thanks! In the process
Of switching to graphene os 👍🏼

Josh lately Aurora store is not available to get apps. Is there another alternative. I'm using GrapheneOs btw.

You're the YTber we need.

its a trust issue, not a security issue, so allow google to rape and spy, because they u dont think fdroids signing practices are secure enough? I dont think so.

wow, that was a bit of a shocker! but well explained. So it's not as simple as "Google Bad, Droid-ify good, Aurora OK but be cautious" which is where I'm at in choosing apps for my android with Graphene OS.

For me, I usually prefer the following :-
~ F-Droid client --> Droid-ify.
1. Custom F-Droid repo (IzzyOnDroid especially)
2. Google repo (Aurora Store)
3- Main F-Droid repo
** I may do the RSS reader method once it notifies for "Stable" releases only, but until now, I'll wait. Thanks Burritos 👍

Thank you for clarifying!

Good stuff as always sir.

I noticed you use Gnome Boxes for VMs. Could you make videos on it? Not many content out on it.

Do you mind to make an updated video about graphene os, covering all the latest changes they made on sandboxed play store, notifications etc? It looks like it’s not necessary to have a different profile anymore. thank you!

Good Morning Sunshine posting early

F-droid clients also have the option to add repositories other than the their main fdroid repository. Newpipe offers their own fdroid repo, signed with their own keys that by adding the repo as source into the client, the app can be installed and updated like any other app on there.
However, not every project provides an F-Droid compatible repository.