Google Play Protect is currently blocking RetroArch APK installations from both retroarch.com and the F-Droid client
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Description
Installation may require following the guide on how to enable APK installations that are blocked by Google Play Protect: https://docs.libretro.com/guides/install-android/
RetroArch releases affected by the Google Play Protect issue
Also seems to affect current Android versions, see:
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| Hardware | OS | Stable RetroArch version | Repository | Installation method | Google Play Protect[1] | APK file |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromecast with Google TV (HD) | Google TV 12 | 1.22.2 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | No | RetroArch.apk |
| LG G7 ThinkQ | Android 10 | 1.22.2 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | Yes | RetroArch.apk |
Older releases for comparison
| Hardware | OS | Stable RetroArch version | Repository | Installation method | Google Play Protect[1] | APK file |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG G7 ThinkQ | Android 10 | 1.22.1 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | Yes | RetroArch.apk |
| LG G7 ThinkQ | Android 10 | 1.22.0 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | Yes | RetroArch.apk |
| LG G7 ThinkQ | Android 10 | 1.21.0 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | Yes | RetroArch.apk |
| Chromecast with Google TV (HD) | Google TV 12 | 1.21.0 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | No | RetroArch.apk |
| LG G7 ThinkQ | Android 10 | 1.20.0 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | No | RetroArch.apk |
| LG G7 ThinkQ | Android 10 | 1.20.0 | f-droid.org | F-Droid Client | Yes | com.retroarch_1597175263.apk |
| Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE | Android 4.4.4 | 1.20.0 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | No | RetroArch.apk |
| Chromecast with Google TV (HD) | Google TV 12 | 1.20.0 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | No | RetroArch.apk |
| Chromecast with Google TV (HD) | Android 10 | 1.20.0 | f-droid.org | F-Droid Client | No | com.retroarch_1597175263.apk |
| Vivo T1 (4G) | Android 14 | 1.20.0 | f-droid | F-Droid Client | Yes | RetroArch.apk |
| LG G7 ThinkQ | Android 10 | 1.17.0 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | No | RetroArch.apk |
| LG G7 ThinkQ | Android 10 | 1.19.0 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | Yes | RetroArch.apk |
| LG G7 ThinkQ | Android 10 | 1.19.1 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | Yes | RetroArch.apk |
| LG G7 ThinkQ | Android 10 | 1.19.0 | f-droid.org | F-Droid Client | No | com.retroarch_1597175261.apk |
| LG G7 ThinkQ | Android 10 | 1.19.1 | f-droid.org | F-Droid Client | No | com.retroarch_1597175262.apk |
| Chromecast with Google TV (HD) | Google TV 12 | 1.17.0 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | No | RetroArch.apk |
| Chromecast with Google TV (HD) | Google TV 12 | 1.19.0 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | No | RetroArch.apk |
| Chromecast with Google TV (HD) | Google TV 12 | 1.19.1 | retroarch.com | Android package installer | No | RetroArch.apk |
| Chromecast with Google TV (HD) | Android 10 | 1.19.0 | f-droid.org | Android package installer | No | com.retroarch_1597175261.apk |
| Chromecast with Google TV (HD) | Android 10 | 1.19.1 | f-droid.org | Android package installer | No | com.retroarch_1597175262.apk |
Contributor guide
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- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
The issue contains a device and release comparison table but names no source file, test, or code entry point. Start by reviewing the Android installation guide and the linked issue 17675, then determine whether the blocking behavior is reproducible and where it originates. Done is not defined in the report, so scope and acceptance criteria would need to be established first.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android
- Domain
- mobile-dev, security
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100