I didn’t add the google tools to my LineageOS install, so I don’t have the play store. Would kind of like Cash App, my bank app, etc, but don’t want to download from a random site for obvious reasons. For instance, cash app is available here.
Is there a trustworthy source for these kinds of apks? Or does everyone just use websites/do without.
You could use aurora store
Personally, I use backed-up Playstore apps via old phones that I use for nothing else any more.
don’t trust aurora store? or just a process you’ve worked out and would be a hassle to change now.
Dunno MachineFab, but from my experience, few are the banking programs that on Android work without Google Play. And least on my case, I would rather avoid even MicroG. So maybe a similar situation with MachineFab?
Nah, I was just ignorant. Thanks for going to bat for me though.
From what they wrote it seems MachineFab is reinstalling them on their new phone - not a bad way to source the apps if Aurora is down
You’re closer to the mark: I like at least staying familiar with/possessing options that don’t require the internet. Pseudo-amish ideation at work.
More that I’ve never used/am un-familiar with Aurora store. I hadn’t put 2&2 together on it apparently mirroring more-or-less the entire Play Store. Honestly, I’m still using the Play store, but there are several apps where I stopped using newer versions(enshittification), and grab the last “good” version(usually, just new-enough to work on current Android) from backups whenever I update them on accident.
I also like having options that don’t rely on having a working internet connection. A lot of those same apps I mentioned, the en-shittification is literal: newer versions shit the bed without internet. Homie don’t play that.
