So I sideloaded few apps that are already present in playstore. But whenever I go to my updates menu , I can see all my apps installed via playstore as well as side loaded. Is there a way to stop this?
Aurora Store can blacklist apps from appearing in the update menu.
I don’t know about this anymore, but back in the day Titanium Backup had a “detach from market” feature you might try. Only works on rooted phones but since you are side loading apps I’m guessing that’s a step you’ve already taken.
It has been several years and probably 8 Android versions since I used Titanium Backup but it could still be there
It’s still there, but hasn’t worked in ages. The Play Store rebuilds its app database multiple times a day, which finds the detached apps again.
Damn. Well that was my shot
Side loading of apps doesn’t require root 😉
Gonna suggest a complete alternative route here, but do as you like:
- Turn off notifications from Play Store.
- Install an app called AppFinder, or direct APK from their website.
- Use AppFinder as new place to install apps. No ads, no fuss, has advanced search functions too. No account needed for downloading apps either.
Otherwise AuroraStore is great too, as others have mentioned.
