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The #Accrescent security and privacy focused Android app store is now available in the #GrapheneOS app store.

Accrescent is a mobile security and privacy project that closely ties to our values. We hope the Accrescent project can benefit from having more users.

Accrescent features:

- App signing key pinning: first-time app installs are verified so you don't have to TOFU.

- Signed repository metadata: repository contents are protected against malicious tampering.

-Automatic, unattended, unprivileged updates (Android 12+): updates are handled seamlessly without relying on privileged OS integration.

- Designed for split APKs: downloaded APKs are optimized for your device to save bandwidth.

- No remote APK signing: developers are in full control of their app signing keys.

- No account required: users don't need an account to install apps, improving privacy.
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crimsonleaf363 1y ago

I never heard of this app store. I hope it will be sustainable.

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final [GrapheneOS] 📱👁️‍🗨️ 1y ago

It's mostly used explicitly by GrapheneOS users. It's maintained by a supporting community member. Some strict security-focused users have been using it for a few years. I don't expect this to be the first choice app store for people due to how limited the app catalog is, but it is worth us mirroring on our App Store so users can get it quickly, and because it is the what we consider choice for security and privacy.

Future progress and adoption will hopefully change things