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Simple Frame

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Simple app to display pictures as in a digital frame.

Version
2.3
Size
4.5 MB
Updated
Jun 27, 2025
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Signing certificate on record

About this app

Displays images in a folder as a slideshow with 12 transition types to choose from.

Meant to find a use for older unsupported devices that are just sitting around. Accordingly the app does not have any networking features since these old devices are often inherently insecure.

Supports local files only. I suggest transfering the files from a computer using a USB connection.

Features: - Display pictures of a local folder in a slideshow - 12 slideshow transitions - Customizable time before changing picture - Option to scale the pictures to fit the screen - Can randomize the picture order

Licensed under GPL-3.0-only.

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What's New in v2.3

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

Version history

v2.3Latest
Signature continuous

Jun 27, 2025 · 4.5 MB · Android API 2335 · code 5

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGEREAD_MEDIA_IMAGEScom.louissimonmcnicoll.simpleframe.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 4e916fca7bc20cc5b9591647dbfd3e54de6e2bbbc0fa6d57a81308da2c791579

Will it run on your device?

CompatibilityLikely to run

78%

  • Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
  • ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
  • Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
What changed in this release
Size delta
0 MB
Added permissions
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, com.louissimonmcnicoll.simpleframe.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Removed permissions
None

Installation Guide

1

Open Settings on your Android device

2

Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)

3

Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager

4

Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder

5

Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete

6

Launch the app from your home screen

Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.

How to install this safely

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What the signing certificate proves

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How to roll back to an earlier version

No earlier build is on record for Simple Frame, so there is nothing to roll back to yet. When a second version is published, this section will explain how to move between them safely.

Why we list sources instead of hosting everything

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Source code

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The upstream repository this build is compiled from.

We check legality and signature continuity, but device behaviour still varies. Install at your own discretion.

App Information

Developer
F-Droid
Category
Media Audio
Android
6.0+
Architectures
Version
2.3 (code 5)
Size
4.5 MB
Updated
Jun 27, 2025
Package name
com.louissimonmcnicoll.simpleframe

Security Verification

File integrity
SHA-256 recorded
Signing certificate
Fingerprint on record
Official source
Download APK (v2.3)

We record provenance; we do not run malware scans. Verify the hash yourself before installing.

SHA-256 Hash

4e916fca7bc20cc5b9591647dbfd3e54de6e2bbbc0fa6d57a81308da2c791579

Signing certificate

718a188043f41b62e7bf16815af4d2ef643030a97a7d878fe9ada43b28b69b0f

Permissions Required

What each permission lets Simple Frame do. A highlighted one is worth a second look — not necessarily wrong, just worth asking whether this app needs it.

READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGERead files in shared storage.
READ_MEDIA_IMAGESRead photos and images.
com.louissimonmcnicoll.simpleframe.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Previous Versions

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