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ObtainX

Bikram Agarwal
App Store & Updater System Tools
Version
2.21.0
Size
26.6 MB
Requires
Android API 26+
4.8 / 5 Β· 2,566 ratings 14,567 downloads

Updated Oct 9, 2026

Quick answer

A supercharged Obtainium: get Android app updates straight from the source.

ObtainX is a modern, supercharged fork of Obtainium. Re-engineered with a stunning Material 3 Expressive UI and power-user utilities that make managing your apps effortless. Get updates straight from the source: GitHub, GitLab, F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, APKMirror, APKPure, and more. No central repository, no account, no tracking. πŸš€ ━━ ✨ UNIQUE FEATURES (not in Obtainium) ━━ β€’ Build Verification β€” cryptographic checks (F-Droid/Izzy reproducible builds and GitHub Release Attestations) flag manipulated binaries before install. ObtainX's own updates carry GitHub attestations too. β€’ Third-Party Installer Support β€” hand off updates to installers like InstallerX or App Manager to review APK metadata the stock installer hides. Essential under Advanced Protection. β€’ Bulk Import from Device β€” select apps already on your phone and ObtainX finds their sources automatically β€” no URL hunting. β€’ Dynamic Folders β€” named folders, manual or rule-based (by name, author, package ID, category, or source); each keeps its own layout. β€’ On-Demand Only mode β€” hide rarely-updated apps from the main list and skip them in global scans; check them only when you want. β€’ Configurable swipe gestures β€” independent left/right actions per row: Update, Install, Pin, Edit, Delete, and more. β€’ Custom app icons β€” set your own icon for any app, from your gallery or the web. β€’ Undo after delete β€” swipe- and bulk-delete show a 5-second Undo snackbar. β€’ Verified "also available on" links β€” each app shows other stores where it's confirmed present. β€’ RegEx Assist β€” a built-in helper walks you through building version and APK filters β€” no regex knowledge required. β€’ Know the update size beforehand β€” see the exact download size before updating. β€’ Skip Version β€” pass on a release without marking the app "updated." β€’ Stop download β€” cancel any ongoing download from the app, notification, or queue. β€’ Save assets β€” save downloaded APKs to a folder of your choice during the update. ━━ πŸ”§ ENHANCED FEATURES ━━ β€’ APKMirror updates β€” enabled (disabled upstream), opening the specific release page. β€’ Smarter version status β€” six distinct states instead of a binary update / up-to-date. β€’ Add App β€” three paths, one screen β€” URL, Search, and From Device under one segmented control, results inline. β€’ Editable package ID for track-only sources β€” restores correct install detection and updates. β€’ Active filter chips β€” a dismissible chip per active filter; tap to clear it. β€’ Category customization β€” any color, rename, and bulk assign. ━━ 🎨 UI & UX ━━ β€’ Adaptive tablet, foldable & landscape layout β€” on large screens a navigation rail replaces the bottom bar and your app list sits side-by-side with the detail page, opening apps in place. Adding and bulk-importing go two-pane too, and adapt in landscape β€” so big phones and foldables benefit, not just tablets. β€’ Material 3 Expressive across every screen β€” cards, fluid animations, expressive controls. β€’ A full theme engine β€” system/light/dark/AMOLED themes, Material You or any hex color, 9 palette algorithms, shading, gradients, progressive blur, corner roundness, and UI scale. β€’ Per-app color theming derived from each app's own icon. β€’ Customizable app rows β€” app type, source, and category at a glance, as text badges or minimal color strips. β€’ Hero icon transitions, inline collapsible search, inline edit on the detail page, source favicon badges, and auto-hiding action bars. ━━ πŸ”„ BRING YOUR DATA FROM OBTAINIUM ━━ In Obtainium, export your app list to a .json file (Import/Export β†’ Export). In ObtainX, open the Backup tab and Import it β€” your tracked apps populate instantly. ━━ πŸ›‘οΈ FREE & OPEN SOURCE ━━ Free and open-source software (GPLv3). Runs entirely on-device β€” no accounts, no telemetry, no proprietary services.

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What’s new

See changelog at https://github.com/bikram-agarwal/ObtainX/releases

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
  2. Allow β€œInstall unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with β€œApp not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

Data safety

  • Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
  • Files are scanned for malware on every update.
  • The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
  • Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.

Frequently asked questions

What is ObtainX?
A supercharged Obtainium: get Android app updates straight from the source.
Who develops ObtainX?
ObtainX is developed by Bikram Agarwal.
Which Android version does ObtainX require?
ObtainX requires Android API 26 or later.
What is the current version of ObtainX?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 2.21.0.
Which license does ObtainX use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-3.0-only.
Where is the source code for ObtainX?
https://github.com/bikram-agarwal/ObtainX

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