Breezy Weather Stays Off Google Play, Offering 50 Forecast Sources via GitHub, F-Droid and Obtainium
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Updated · Android Authority · Aug 21
Breezy Weather Stays Off Google Play, Offering 50 Forecast Sources via GitHub, F-Droid and Obtainium
1 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Aug 21
Summary
Breezy Weather must be sideloaded on Android because its developers chose not to list the free, open-source app on Google Play.
Two reasons drive that choice: avoiding Google’s listing fee for a free app and refusing Play Store requirements to provide personal identification and follow Google’s policies.
GitHub offers the quickest install path through the latest APK release, though some phones may require enabling unknown-app installs or disabling security features such as Samsung’s Auto Blocker.
F-Droid makes upkeep easier with update checks and optional auto-downloads, while Obtainium can monitor Breezy Weather every six hours and track other sideloaded apps from their original sources.
50 weather data sources, 13 customizable widgets and an ad-free interface are the main features cited as making the extra installation and update steps worthwhile.