Eternity for Lemmy - Apps on Google Play
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An Lemmy client for Android, based on the Infinity for Reddit project.

Hello everyone!

I’ve finally released Eternity on the google play store. Note that this is not compatible with the existing releases as this build has a different signature.

Thanks for your support and looking forward to your feedback!

  • Bilbo@jlai.luEnglish
    14·
    1 year ago

    Thanks!

    I used Liftoff but I missed Infinity since I moved to Lemmy, didn’t want to use IzzyOnDroid.

    Any plan on a build in the official F-Droid repo?

      • Bilbo@jlai.luEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        Because of the disclaimer on this page:

        DISCLAIMER: I have not thoroughly checked the .apk files available here. As stated above, they are directly taken from the repositories of their resp. developers. Some basic measures are taken, though (see the Security section below). Still, use this repo at your own risk: I will take no responsibility whatsoever for any damages which might occur as result (not saying there will be any, though). Further note the inclusion policy of this repo (see the link above) is slightly less strict than F-Droid’s.

          • Bilbo@jlai.luEnglish
            2·
            1 year ago

            I started typing a very long response explaining my risk model, how a malware on my mobile device will be a nightmare to my whole digital life, etc. Long story short, my case might differ from yours and I consider Izzy’s security not enough for me.

            I consider myself fairly educated in infosec. Security is layered, no single measure can give you assurance it will not fail.

            I suspect Google to perform automated reverse engineering on the Play store apps. F-Droid get the source, not the binaries. Much easier to look for sketchy behaviour if you’ve got the sources. Izzy simply does not have the resources to do so. Yes, Google sometimes get malware on the Play store, but it usually does not stay very long or affects a lot of their users.

            Izzy simply does not have the resources to do so, so they use VT as a “replacement”, which is not good enough for me; AV solutions have traditionally shitty engines for mobile apps.

            Also, as Izzy is a much more confidential source for apps. Only a few (if any) security researchers will look at it. Even if someone finds a malware, I strongly doubt it will make news, even in IT security websites. Whereas the Play store or even F-droid…

            I don’t blame them nor anyone using them, I’m just saying the risk of potential malware on my phone is not worth the benefit of installing bleeding edge apps for me.

    • Gamey@feddit.rocksEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I would highly suggest Izzys repo for WIP apps, that has a faster release cycle!

  • Th4tGuyII@kbin.social
    11·
    1 year ago

    Infinity was my favourite Reddit App, so seeing it ported over to the Fediverse is great!

    Apologies if this has already been asked, but do you have any intention of making it compatible with Kbin?

    • Bazsalanszky@lemmy.toldi.euOPMEnglish
      21·
      1 year ago

      Yes. When the “Lemmy part” is more or less completed, I’m planning on adding Kbin and possibly other fediverse services if I have the time.

      • Th4tGuyII@kbin.social
        4·
        1 year ago

        Great to hear!

        Fair enough, makes sense with Lemmy being the most active in this part of the Fediverse

    • Olympus@feddit.ukEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      Last I heard Kbin doesn’t have an API in place for any apps to use at the moment (Not something I keep an eye on personally, just parroting what I’ve seen commented previously)

  • SatyrSack@lemmy.oneEnglish
    10·
    1 year ago

    Note that this is not compatible with the existing releases as this build has a different signature.

    Back up your settings before uninstalling your old version, then you should be able to import it to the Play Store version!

    Settings > Advanced > Backup Settings

  • imgonnatrythis@lemm.eeEnglish
    7·
    1 year ago

    Nice to hear about more great apps for Lemmy! I’ve become pretty entrenched in Connect with block lists, community specific settings etc. It would be a bit of a task to switch. For those familiar with both, I’m curious if anyone could share pros cons from experience?

    • Bazsalanszky@lemmy.toldi.euOPMEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      It should show up if you search for ‘Eternity for Lemmy.’ Actually, it’s been out for a couple of days now. I just wanted to wait until it could be easily found through a search. Yesterday, I was only able to see it using the link. However, it may need some time to show up for everyone.

      • psychic717@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        I tried searching for “eternity” and “eternity lemmy” and didn’t show up. After your comment I tried “Eternity for lemmy” and it shows up, weird.

        Thanks.