On LineageOS 23.2 how to make an app show as *installed from* Play Store instead of *Aurora Store*?
May 5, 4:52pm

To make an app show as installed from the Play Store instead of Aurora Store on LineageOS 23.2, you need to change the installer package name associated with the app. Here’s how you can do it:

Method: Use ADB to Change the Installer Package

  1. Enable USB Debugging on your device (Settings > About phone > Tap Build number 7 times > Go back to Settings > Developer options > Enable USB debugging).

  2. Connect your device to a computer and open a terminal/command prompt.

  3. Run the following ADB command to check the current installer for the app (replace com.example.app with the app’s package name):

    bash
    adb shell dumpsys package com.example.app | grep installer

    This will show you the current installer (e.g., com.aurora.store).

  4. Change the installer to the Play Store (com.android.vending) using:

    bash
    adb shell cmd package set-installer com.example.app com.android.vending

    Replace com.example.app with the actual package name of your app.

  5. Restart your device for the change to take effect. After rebooting, the app should now show as installed from the Play Store in the app info section.


Notes:

  • This method only changes the metadata and does not actually reinstall the app from the Play Store. The app will still function as it did before, but the installer label will be updated.
  • If the Play Store is not installed on your device, the app info may still show Aurora Store or another source, as the system may not recognize the Play Store as a valid installer.
  • Some apps (especially those with strict licensing checks) may not work correctly if they detect a mismatch between the installer and their expected source.

Important: If you want the app to receive updates from the Play Store, you must also install the Play Store and ensure it is the default updater for that app. Otherwise, updates will still come from Aurora Store or not at all.

May 5, 4:52pm

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