Google Play Store has started blocking AuroraStore, a privacy-focused third-party client that syncs with the Play Store API. This disrupts GrapheneOS users who rely on AuroraStore to install apps without granting Google full access to their device data.
Background
AuroraStore is an open-source alternative front-end for the Google Play Store, popular among privacy-conscious Android users. GrapheneOS is a security-hardened Android distribution that emphasizes user privacy and control.
- Source
- Hacker News (RSS)
- Published
- Sep 1, 2026 at 11:55 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10