# F-Droid Basic **<— Return to:** @[https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/app-stores-clpKcUJuov](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/app-stores-clpKcUJuov) --- The following video will give you an overview of the new **F-Droid Basic v2.0** with its improved user interface. ## Video guide [https://iframe.mediadelivery.net/embed/158816/5603ac2b-0271-4a86-ac9c-24c71bdd87d4?autoplay=false&loop=false&muted=false&preload=true&responsive=true](https://iframe.mediadelivery.net/embed/158816/5603ac2b-0271-4a86-ac9c-24c71bdd87d4?autoplay=false&loop=false&muted=false&preload=true&responsive=true) ### **Installing Apps from F-Droid Basic** 1. Open the ***F-Droid Basic*** app. ![Installing an app from F-Droid](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy8zNGE0ODQ2Yy05NWFmLTRjMzktOTkwMC0wYjRhODk2NDk1YTcvRi1Ecm9pZCBBcHAgSW5zdGFsbCBTY3JlZW5zaG90cyAyLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTc5MTAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNjU1MDB9.8KIkujITvfEJeyn0FiYx5qqwFmZGonpGHlH6VlsXYOI "right-50 =380x274") 2. Tap the ***Latest*** tab to view the most recent apps. 3. Tap the ***search icon*** in the bottom-right corner. 4. Tap the ***search bar*** that appears at the top. 5. Type the name of the app you want to install. 6. Tap the app you wish to install from the search results. Use a key-phrase like “*music*” or the specific name of the app. ![Searching for an app in F-Droid](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy84ZTI5MjYwYi1hZmQwLTQ0YmUtOWFkNi0xMzQ2MWQ5NDc3YjkvRi1Ecm9pZCBBcHAgSW5zdGFsbCBTY3JlZW5zaG90cyAxLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTc5MTAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNjU1MDB9.dtgChSiX3GVQzlF5jojsoNT7PvW5bZorHp8cJoIJdNs "right-50 =380x206") 7. Tap ***Install*** on the app’s page. 8. Wait for the app to finish downloading. 9. When prompted, tap ***Install*** again to begin installation. :::tip From this same popup, you can choose to grant or deny Network permission. Consider whether the app needs internet access. This permission can be changed later. ::: 10. ![Opening the new application](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy82YjZiZTI0Yy05ZTBkLTRiNjctOTZiOC0zOGQ5ZmE0OTgyOTkvRi1Ecm9pZCBBcHAgSW5zdGFsbCBTY3JlZW5zaG90cyAzLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTc5MTAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNjU1MDB9.t4UD8VlQyq6e-WIAnU0HKjco6L9jUPpwLyYt7J2s31c "right-50 =380x274")Wait for the installation process to complete. 11. Once installed, tap ***Open*** to launch the app. 12. You can also access the app from your ***App drawer***. :::info F-Droid apps are typically safe and privacy-friendly. Each listing highlights any **anti-features**, such as ads or tracking, so you can make informed choices before installing. ::: ### **Installing Apps from F-Droid Basic (v1 - old interface)** 1. Open the ***F-Droid Basic*** app. ![Installing an app from F-Droid](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy8zNGE0ODQ2Yy05NWFmLTRjMzktOTkwMC0wYjRhODk2NDk1YTcvRi1Ecm9pZCBBcHAgSW5zdGFsbCBTY3JlZW5zaG90cyAyLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTc5MTAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNjU1MDB9.8KIkujITvfEJeyn0FiYx5qqwFmZGonpGHlH6VlsXYOI "right-50 =380x274") 2. Tap the ***Latest*** tab to view the most recent apps. 3. Tap the ***search icon*** in the bottom-right corner. 4. Tap the ***search bar*** that appears at the top. 5. Type the name of the app you want to install. 6. Tap the app you wish to install from the search results. Use a key-phrase like “*music*” or the specific name of the app. ![Searching for an app in F-Droid](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy84ZTI5MjYwYi1hZmQwLTQ0YmUtOWFkNi0xMzQ2MWQ5NDc3YjkvRi1Ecm9pZCBBcHAgSW5zdGFsbCBTY3JlZW5zaG90cyAxLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTc5MTAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNjU1MDB9.dtgChSiX3GVQzlF5jojsoNT7PvW5bZorHp8cJoIJdNs "right-50 =380x206") 7. Tap ***Install*** on the app’s page. 8. Wait for the app to finish downloading. 9. When prompted, tap ***Install*** again to begin installation. :::tip From this same popup, you can choose to grant or deny Network permission. Consider whether the app needs internet access. This permission can be changed later. ::: 10. ![Opening the new application](https://learn.above.im/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzRkYmE5Yjc3LTJlZGYtNDRkZi05OGU3LWUzNmM5NDdiNWYyYy82YjZiZTI0Yy05ZTBkLTRiNjctOTZiOC0zOGQ5ZmE0OTgyOTkvRi1Ecm9pZCBBcHAgSW5zdGFsbCBTY3JlZW5zaG90cyAzLnBuZyIsInR5cGUiOiJhdHRhY2htZW50IiwiaWF0IjoxNzkyOTc5MTAwLCJleHAiOjE3OTMwNjU1MDB9.t4UD8VlQyq6e-WIAnU0HKjco6L9jUPpwLyYt7J2s31c "right-50 =380x274")Wait for the installation process to complete. 11. Once installed, tap ***Open*** to launch the app. 12. You can also access the app from your ***App drawer***. :::info ***F-Droid*** apps are typically safe and privacy-friendly. Each listing highlights any **anti-features**, such as ads or tracking, so you can make informed choices before installing. ::: --- **Documents** - [Getting Started](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/getting-started-2PIp21MpGq) - [Application Guides](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/application-guides-jAjlxuCIBy) - [Above Essentials](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/above-essentials-KkbCdqt7F7) - [Profiles](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/profiles-UiYjt5uT5E) - [Migrating from other devices](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/migrating-from-other-devices-h0cJeSFPOe) - [Backup & Restore](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/backup-restore-8eA0cmjC3G) - [FAQs](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/faqs-HUNU8JOych) - [Privacy Strategies](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/privacy-strategies-uHCZH7KxdC) - [Older Above Phones](https://learn.above.im/s/12aef602-75ec-4367-b619-07ad051e2a6f/doc/older-above-phones-fG3zUVbYnS)