GStore

🧩 GStore — Android App Store for Devices Without Google Services

GStore is an open-source Android app store designed for AOSP-based devices that do not include Google Mobile Services (GMS). It combines app discovery and downloads with supported compatibility patches intended to help selected applications run with microG, without requiring root access.

Initially developed and tested on BYD DiLink Android head units, GStore can also be used on other compatible AOSP-based devices.

🔎 App Discovery & Downloads

- Search for Android applications and download their packages. - Browse and install apps without relying on the built-in Google Play Store. - Use supported account or download methods. - Install downloaded apps through Android's installation workflow.

🧩 microG Compatibility Patching

GStore checks whether a compatible microG environment is available and can apply supported modifications to downloaded applications.

- Detect required microG components and guide users through setup. - Patch supported application metadata and package checks. - Apply selected native-library compatibility modifications. - Perform supported patching and installation workflows without root access.

These changes can help selected apps work on devices without built-in GMS, but they do not recreate the complete Google Play Services environment.

📱 Designed for AOSP Devices

GStore is intended for AOSP-based Android devices without preinstalled Google services, custom Android systems, and compatible Android head units, including BYD DiLink devices. It is useful for users who want to install apps without modifying the system partition.

A compatible microG implementation may be required for apps that depend on Google services.

🔧 Setup & Compatibility

The app can guide users through installing the microG components recommended for GStore. On some customized Android systems, background execution or autostart permissions may need to be enabled.

Compatibility varies by app, Android version, device, and microG implementation. Apps requiring Play Integrity, device certification, proprietary Google components, DRM/Widevine, or specialized system APIs may not work even after patching.

🔒 Privacy & Security

GStore is open source, allowing its code to be inspected. Downloaded applications remain the responsibility of their publishers. Optional crash reporting can be disabled. Always review app permissions and install software only from sources you trust.

📄 License

GStore is based on Aurora Store and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later (GPL-3.0-or-later). You may use, study, modify, and redistribute it under the license terms. Required copyright notices and corresponding source-code obligations must be preserved. Third-party components remain subject to their own licenses.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

GStore is an independent community project and is not affiliated with Google, Google Play, microG, or Aurora OSS. It does not provide every Google service or guarantee that every application will work. Compatibility depends on the app and device environment.

GStore — Bring more apps to Android devices without built-in GMS.