Why do some apps just have a Share button instead of the Install button (These apps are from IzzyOnDroid's repo) ?

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Screenshot of an app called Expandroid with a huge share button in place of the Install button
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This is just my guess, but it could be that it's the wrong architecture for your device. And so you can't install it.

Mind you, that is only a guess.

Edit: The main fdroid client is letting me install it. So it's either an architecture thing on your device or you could try the standard fdroid app instead of droidify

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Thanks, you're right! I enabled Izzy's repo through the official F-droid client and it's showing 'No versions compatible with this device'.
Finally found the cause, thank you

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which client is it that does not tell the reason?

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Droidify. It's otherwise a really good client. I'll make an issue on their github page

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