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F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device.

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Where to get ProtonMail (lemmy.zip)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip to c/fdroid@lemmy.ml

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With it not bring on IzzyOnDroid where can i get it that isnt the google shit store but still safe? Do they have a github or something?

Edit: legit? https://github.com/ProtonMail

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[–] LambdaRX@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It's legit. I also recommend using obtainium app from fdroid, which can download apks from github, and other sources. It also checks if there are updates for installed apps.

[–] Cris16228@lemmy.today 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I should do that🤔 thanks for the reminder

Edit: So I open the app, click add app > paste "https://github.com/ProtonMail/android-mail" (for example) > add button leaving default and I'm done?

[–] boredsquirrel@slrpnk.net 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

It has pros and cons. You fully trust the developer and also most often Github. For a reasonable experience you need a Github account and Token to avoid a fast rate limit.

Also, F-Droid is a really simple application, which doesnt support a lot of things, reducing attack surface a lot.

I use Obtainium and get most apps from releases, some from F-Droid. I would say, if it isnt known, prefer F-Droid.

[–] Cris16228@lemmy.today 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I do have a github account tho. I only use it because ProtonMail isn't on f-droid and without an app to get updates, I'll forget to update in no time

[–] boredsquirrel@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 months ago

Yes updates are important.

I use it too, but I got those doubts. But tbh I am too lazy to uninstall apps again and reinstall from the F-Droid source

[–] LambdaRX@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

Yep, adding apps is simple.

[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 months ago

Okay, that's good to know. Thanks.