F-Droid is an alternative app store for Android that focuses on open-source applications. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install F-Droid on OpenSUSE Latest.
Before we start, make sure you have the following:
To add the F-Droid repository, open a terminal window and type the following commands:
sudo zypper addrepo https://jlelse.eu/odroid/fdroid-repo/raw/master/repo/ fdroid
sudo zypper refresh
Once the repository has been added, install the F-Droid client by typing the following command:
sudo zypper install fdroidclient
After installation, launch the F-Droid client by typing the following command:
fdroid
It is recommended to update F-Droid to the latest version before using it. To update the F-Droid client, click on the “Settings” icon in the top-right corner of the screen and select “Version 0.x.x (nnnn)” from the dropdown menu. Then, click on the “Check for update” button.
Now that F-Droid is installed and updated, you can start exploring its collection of open-source apps. Simply browse the categories or use the search box to find a specific app.
You have successfully installed and configured F-Droid on OpenSUSE Latest. You can now enjoy a vast collection of privacy-friendly and open-source applications. If you encounter any issues or have any queries, feel free to post them in the comments section below.
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