Can't install updates for apps automatically with the priviledged extension

[morfik]

I’ve been using for some time the stock ROM on my Xiaomi Redmi 9 phone (MIUI12/A11). I rooted the device and installed Magisk. I also always install the F-Droid Privileged Extension module from the Magisk module repository. In the F-Droid app, some new option is presented in the Settings at the bottom (Privileged Extension), and it’s enabled by default. This is pretty much all what I had to do with the stock ROM to make F-Droid install updates automatically in the background.

I recently installed crDrdoid ROM (AOSP based, A11). I also rooted the phone with Magisk and installed F-Droid along with its extension from the Magisk module repository, but in this case something is apparently wrong. It looks like the extension doesn’t work at all. I only get notifications that some updates are available, and I have to manually install each one of them. So what’s wrong with it?

[marcdw1289]

The privileged extension Magisk module description clearly implies that it doesn’t work on Android 11.

Being a fan of F-Droid Classic I had installed its privileged extension and successfully set required permission via adb. It also didn’t work. Its permissions were revoked according to AppManager.

Far as the recommendation, I don’t like Aurora Droid so I’ll stick with using the package installer for the time being.

[morfik]

But with the stock MIUI12/A11 the extension works well. It looks like it doesn’t work only for AOSP A11.

[morfik]

I’m going to try Aurora Droid and its services as it appears it’s working well.

[marcdw1289]

Interesting. When I was on OxygenOS 11 I wasn’t rooted. When/If I ever go back to it I’ll see if it works there also.

[Licaon_Kter]

The actual extension works fine on Android 11, not sure why the Magisk module one does not.

[marcdw1289]

Thanks. Did a little reading and saw that was the case. Cool.
I plan on switching ROMs today and will give it a try,