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APKUpdater
APKUpdater is an open-source utility designed to streamline the process of discovering and installing updates for installed applications. It aggregates data from multiple repositories rather than relying on a single store.Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Version Branch | 3.x (Full rewrite) |
| Technology Stack | Jetpack Compose, Flow, WorkManager |
| Android Support | Android 5.0 (API 21) to Android 14 (API 34) |
| Platform Support | Mobile, Android TV |
| UI Framework | Material Design 3 (Material You supported on Android 12+) |
| Monetization | No ads, no tracking |
Core Features
- Aggregation Sources: Supports APKMirror, Aptoide, F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, APKPure, and GitHub for both updates and new app searches.
- Automation: Schedule background update checks with native system notifications.
- Installation Modes:
- Direct install for supported sources.
- Unattended installs (Android 12+).
- Root installation support.
- Localization: Supports English, Spanish, Dutch, German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Romanian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, and Indonesian.
Recent Updates
| Feature | Change Description |
|---|---|
| Update Deduplication | Logic added to filter duplicate packages across multiple sources. The system now retains only the entry with the highest versionCode to prevent signature mismatch issues and duplicate installations. |
| UI Fixes | Resolved an issue in the top bar where a "thumbs-up" icon persisted; replaced with the correct update icon. |