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With Google suspending business with Huawei and essentially preventing future Huawei handsets from accessing Android, Google Play, and Google services, it has highlighted a problem that should be taken seriously: what should users do if they ever find themselves being unable to access the Google Play Store?
The good news is that if you didn’t already know, there are actually quite a few Play Store alternatives out there in which you can find apps on. The selection of apps might not be as varied compared to the Play Store, which means that there are times when you might need to seek out apps from multiple sources.
That being said, we should also caution you that when downloading outside of the Play Store, the return/refund policies will be different from store to store, and there is also no guarantee that all the apps you download will be safe and free from malware. As such, it’s probably best to exercise caution when downloading apps, check the reviews, and see if there are any red flags before proceeding.
While the Play Store might be home to a ton of mainstream apps, if you’re looking for something a little different, F-Droid could be it. F-Droid is an app store that can be installed from its website and what makes it unique is the fact that it is populated by apps that are free and open source.
What this means is that if you’re a developer, you can actually download these apps, take a peek at their code, and then create forked versions of it yourself, thanks to the fact that it is open source. Granted, some of these apps might not necessarily have the same polish that one might expect from a big-time developer, but there could be something there for you.
It is also fully funded by donations, so you’re welcome to make donations if you’d like to keep the site afloat.
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