F-Droid Classic (Crea Fork)

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Features & Highlights

• Legacy Android Support: Enhanced TLS 1.2/1.3 support for Android 2.3+ compatibility.
• Classic Experience: Light, fast, and classic pre-1.0 F-Droid UI without tile-based clutter.

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Download

Check out the latest releases directly on GitHub Releases.

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Repository Setup

In F-Droid Classic (Crea), you can enable our custom repository to get faster updates and access to compatible packages.

Repository URL: 'https://creadores-program.github.io/CreaProFDR/repo'

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Project Description

This is an alternative F-Droid client based on the classic UI of the official F-Droid Client (pre-1.0), maintained and updated by Creadores-Program.

While modern client designs aim for visual flair, they can sometimes feel clunky or hide essential details behind multiple menus. This project is aimed at power users who value function over form, users running legacy hardware, or anyone who prefers the straightforward classic interface.

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Status

What works

• TLS 1.2 / 1.3 support for older Android versions (Android 2.3+).
• 'index-v1' format support.
• Privileged Extension support.
• Inline changelogs.
• Screenshot viewer.
• Translation and donation links.
• Localized metadata.
• Numerous usability fixes and performance backports.

Features NOT included

• Swap functionality.
• App auto-install via repo push.
• Tile-based modern UI.
• Legacy XML-based index format.

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Building with Gradle

To compile the project yourself:

./gradlew assembleRelease

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FAQ

• Does it work on old devices? Yes! One of the main goals of this fork is to restore modern web/security standards (TLS 1.2 / 1.3) to allow F-Droid repositories to connect smoothly on legacy systems starting from Android 2.3.

• How do I report issues or contribute? Feel free to open an Issue or Pull Request directly in our GitHub Repository or discuss it in our Discord Server.

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License

This program is Free Software: You can use, study, share, and improve it at your will. Specifically, you can redistribute and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.