F-Droid Privileged Extension

With the privileged extension, F-Droid can make use of system permissions to install, update and remove applications on its own.

Instead of installing the OTA zip file from recovery, now you can install the module from Magisk systemlessly, which means it won't permanently overwrite your system files.

The module is kept up to date via GitHub Actions.

Installation

You don't have to install F-Droid first.

Download the zip file or build your own module, then install it from Magisk and reboot. The F-Droid app with the privileged extension will appear on your phone.

Alternatively, you can install the module via MMRL from IzzyOnDroid Magisk Repository.

Network Installation

The netinst version, specifically org.fdroid.fdroid.privileged.mod.netinst_*.zip, allows you to install the required files via the Internet. Create the /sdcard/.fpe file to enable mirror:

mirror=https://mirrors.tuna.tsinghua.edu.cn/fdroid/repo

# Legal examples:
# https://mirrors.tuna.tsinghua.edu.cn/fdroid/repo
# https://mirrors.tuna.tsinghua.edu.cn/fdroid/repo/
# https://mirrors.tuna.tsinghua.edu.cn/fdroid/repo/?fingerprint=43238D512C1E5EB2D6569F4A3AFBF5523418B82E0A3ED1552770ABB9A9C9CCAB

# Uncomment the following code to disable the mirror:
# mirror=

Note that after successful installation, the /sdcard/.fpe file will be deleted, but the configuration will be remembered unless the module is removed.

Build

Simply run:

$ ./create_mod.sh

Troubleshooting

In some cases, network access of system apps may get disabled by default. Follow these steps to make it work:

Settings -> Apps -> F-Droid -> Mobile data & Wi-Fi -> Allow network access