Morning troops, I’m looking for something that basically gatekeeps app updates for Android devices. Specifically:

  • Watch sources (e.g. github repos, Fdroid app pages etc) for new releases of android app apk’s
  • Download the appropriate apk version
  • Scan it for malware/generally check its legit
  • Make it available for the client (e.g. Obtanium) on an Android phone

Does this exist? Or is there a stack that will do the job?

  • Midnight Wolf@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    22 hours ago

    I use Obtainium and run this (play store link) in the background/scheduled. I use their software on my machines and like it so have been running their mobile solution for a few years too.

    I guess you could download the apk and then scan it before installing, manually but that would get tiring fast. I don’t know of any automated system for that.

  • SavvyWolf@pawb.socialEnglish
    51·
    1 day ago

    The problem is checking for malware: It’s very hard to do that and a lot of malware has evolved attempts to avoid detection.

  • somerandomperson@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    3·
    1 day ago

    Sadly, the only thing you can do is use only foss apps and be careful with propeitary apps. Also, checking issues often might be a good idea.