Don't worry about updating applications one by one on Android! Obtainium Makes Your Work Easier

Platform: Android
Application: Obtainium 1.6.17

Android users usually update their applications via Google Play. However, some open source or independent applications can be published through different distribution channels.

To find the new version of such an application, it may be necessary to go to the developer's site, open the download page and check for the update.

Obtainium is an open source Android application manager developed to simplify this process.

The application helps you keep track of application versions from supported sources. For example, if the developer of an application publishes the new version on GitHub, Obtainium can monitor this source and check whether there is an update.

The usage logic is as follows:

1. You install Obtainium on your Android device.

2. You add the reliable, official broadcast page of the application you want to follow.

3. You are checking for new versions of the application.

4. When an update is found, you can install the new version via the supported installation flow.

This system is especially useful for users who follow open source applications, use developer versions, or prefer to download their applications directly from official sources.

Obtainium 1.6.17 release September 13, 2026 has been released. In this version, improvements have been made regarding the version control options and different language translations on the application page.

However, the security issue should not be overlooked here.

Obtainium does not automatically guarantee that an application is secure. It is important to make sure that the resource you are following really belongs to the developer. Downloading APKs from unknown sites or allowing applications that you do not know what they do may pose a risk.

Also, this method is not exactly the same as the security and distribution process offered by Google Play.

In short: A tool that makes the update process more regular for advanced users who want to follow Android applications from official publishing sources.