F-Droid Basic2.0.0

F-Droid Basic lets users browse, install, and track updates for privacy-respecting libre apps through a minimal client. It connects to any F-Droid-compatible app source, including the default F-Droid service, whose offerings are limited to bona fide libre software. Users receive update notifications, can opt into automatic installation, and can keep older and beta releases in view.

Search covers app categories, descriptions, and translations, while filters can hide apps that are incompatible with the device. It also supports unattended updates without a privileged extension or root, making it useful for people who want routine maintenance handled in the background.

Compared with the full F-Droid Client, F-Droid Basic has a reduced feature set: it does not include nearby sharing or a panic feature. Version 2.0.0 rewrites the interface from scratch with Kotlin Compose and adds an optional Material You color theme. The same release improves filtering and app discovery, including highlights for the most downloaded apps, and alerts users to app issues such as a changed signing key.

This open-source Android software targets Android 13 and requires Android 7.0 or newer. It supports arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86_64, and x86 devices. It suits privacy-conscious users who want a compact way to explore compatible sources, follow release channels, and maintain apps on supported devices.