Frequently asked questions

Orion Store is a free and open-source app store for Android. It helps you find open-source & exclusive apps for your Android Phone, Android TV and Windows OS.

Yes. It is free to use. However, there is a section where you see advertisements to support the app’s development.

Yes, some UI features are locked. These are negligible.

Yes. The full app code is on GitHub under the GPL 3.0 license. The app list, settings and notices live in a separate public repo called Orion-Data. Anyone can read the code, check how it works and suggest changes.

Any phone or tablet with Android 7.0 or newer. It also runs on Android TV and Google TV boxes.

Google Play doesn’t list other app stores because of its policies. So, you can download it from our site or from the GitHub releases page and install it yourself. Both point to the same file.

Yes. The code is on GitHub so that anyone can check it.

Users can check whether the app is safe using a VirusTotal check. Also, visit the app project’s GitHub link to learn more about the developer who published it.

Yes, there is a scanner called Sentinel that helps you scan the entire device’s storage.

Because Orion Store has a support option in settings where users can support the development by watching advertisements. This is optional.

No. Orion does not ask you to sign in and does not send your personal data anywhere. Your installed apps, favourites, XP and settings stay on your device.

It is simple. Download the APK file and install it. If the Android system asks, "Allow unknown sources", just enable it.

Uninstall the old app first, then install the one from Orion.

Orion checks the source of each app you installed and tells you when a new version is out. You can update one app or all of them at once.

Get this from Google Play. With Shizuku installed and enabled, the updates can install quietly in the background.

Orbit is similar to Obtainium. So, follow the app updates with the GitHub, GitLab or Codeberg repo link. Also, you can import lists from Obtainium.

No. Everything works without root. Shizuku and Dhizuku are optional and only add extras, like silent installs. Orion also has a built-in wireless install mode that helps you skip the 24-hour wait newer Android versions put on unverified apps.

Yes. Open the file from your file manager and pick Install with Orion. Orion reads the bundle and only installs the parts your device needs.

Use the Submit app button inside Orion. You can send an app straight from its GitHub, GitLab or Codeberg page. You can also open an issue on the Orion-Data repo.

Open the app page in Orion and tap the report icon at the top. It fills in the details for you so that the problem can be fixed fast. You can also reach out through the contact page.

The project runs on donations from people who like it. If you want to help, see the donate page.