Obtainium overview | My favorite way to track Open Source apps

Опубликовано: 20 Июль 2026
на канале: Side Of Burritos
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Using an RSS reader is a popular way to tack OSS apps directly from their source. Obtainium automates this process and simplifies it.

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Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
How to install Obtainium - 01:23
Obtainium walkthrough - 02:28
How to add an app - 04:31
Installing app from trusted source first - 07:45
Additional features - 09:40
Updating apps example - 10:49
How to find where app source code is hosted - 11:23
Adding an F-Droid app - 12:26
Obtainium limitations - 14:16
HELP WANTED Auto updates - 15:13
Outro - 15:43

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