Obtainium

Name: Obtainium
Availability: InStock
Author: Imran

Imran

dev.imranr.obtainium.fdroid

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Obtainium is a free, open-source Android System app. The latest version is 1.6.15, it is 24.5 MB, requires Android 8.0+, and is published by Imran.

Size: 24.5 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+
Last updated: 19 days ago10 Sept 2026
Safety: Scanned10 Sept 2026what does this mean?

License: GPL-3.0-only · Target SDK: 36 — what does target SDK mean?

Download Latest Version (v1.6.15)24.5 MB · APK

About this app

Obtainium allows you to install and update Apps directly from their releases pages, and receive notifications when new releases are made available. Read the Wiki Currently supported App sources: Open Source - General: GitHub GitLab Forgejo (Codeberg) F-Droid Third Party F-Droid Repos IzzyOnDroid SourceHut Other - General: APKPure Aptoide Uptodown itch.io Huawei AppGallery Tencent App Store vivo Ap

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Permissions18 requested · 2 worth reviewing

What version 1.6.15 is allowed to do once installed. Highlighted entries reach outside the app’s own sandbox and are worth a second look. Not sure what a permission actually means? Learn how to evaluate app permissions.

Query All PackagesReview
See the full list of apps installed on the device.
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Write External StorageReview
Create and modify files on shared storage.
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access Network State
See whether you are online and on which type of network.
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Api
No description available for this permission.
com.rosan.dhizuku.permission.API
Api V23
No description available for this permission.
moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23
Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission
No description available for this permission.
dev.imranr.obtainium.fdroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Enforce Update Ownership
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.ENFORCE_UPDATE_OWNERSHIP
Foreground Service
Keep running in the background with a visible notification.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Foreground Service Short Service
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SHORT_SERVICE
Internet
Send and receive data over the internet.
android.permission.INTERNET
Post Notifications
Show notifications.
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Read External Storage
Read files you have stored on the device.
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Receive Boot Completed
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Request Delete Packages
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
Request Install Packages
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
Update Packages Without User Action
No description available for this permission.
android.permission.UPDATE_PACKAGES_WITHOUT_USER_ACTION
Vibrate
Use the vibration motor.
android.permission.VIBRATE
Wake Lock
Keep the device awake while working in the background.
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK

Version history1 published build

v1.6.15Latestbuild 23543Scanned
Released
10 Sept 2026
Size
24.5 MB
Requires
Android 8.0+
Target SDK
36
18 permissions · 2 worth reviewing
- Query All PackagesReview
  See the full list of apps installed on the device.
  android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
- Write External StorageReview
  Create and modify files on shared storage.
  android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Access Network State
  See whether you are online and on which type of network.
  android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Api
  No description available for this permission.
  com.rosan.dhizuku.permission.API
- Api V23
  No description available for this permission.
  moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23
- Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission
  No description available for this permission.
  dev.imranr.obtainium.fdroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Enforce Update Ownership
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.ENFORCE_UPDATE_OWNERSHIP
- Foreground Service
  Keep running in the background with a visible notification.
  android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Foreground Service Short Service
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SHORT_SERVICE
- Internet
  Send and receive data over the internet.
  android.permission.INTERNET
- Post Notifications
  Show notifications.
  android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Read External Storage
  Read files you have stored on the device.
  android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Receive Boot Completed
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Request Delete Packages
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
- Request Install Packages
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
- Update Packages Without User Action
  No description available for this permission.
  android.permission.UPDATE_PACKAGES_WITHOUT_USER_ACTION
- Vibrate
  Use the vibration motor.
  android.permission.VIBRATE
- Wake Lock
  Keep the device awake while working in the background.
  android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
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