The Android app is no longer readily available on the Google Play Store, and users who attempt to open the app will discover that it no longer reveals weather data. One designer on XDA wasnt pleased with any of the alternative weather apps on Android, so they set out to reverse engineer the last version of the Dark Sky app to see if they might get it up and running again. Meet Darker Sky for Android– a likely short-term revival of the cherished weather condition app that Apple eliminated off for Android users.
The developer says they got the app working on Android by decompiling the iOS apps IPA file and recovering the API key.
The Android app is no longer offered on the Google Play Store, and users who try to open the app will see that it no longer reveals weather information. One developer on XDA wasnt pleased with any of the alternative weather apps on Android, so they set out to reverse engineer the last variation of the Dark Sky app to see if they could get it up and running again.
Below are screenshots from my current daily-driver Android phone, the ASUS ROG Phone 3, running the first release of Darker Sky. The only features that dont work are weather report submissions, weather condition notifications/alerts, and widgets.
The developer states they got the app working on Android by decompiling the iOS apps IPA file and recovering the API key. If, however, you still desire to use Dark Sky for Android once again, then give Darker Sky a shot.
You can download Darker Sky from the Telegram channel connected listed below. The developer intends to publish updates in this channel but will not be signing their name on brand-new messages so they can remain confidential. Im told the developer is the only one with publishing opportunities on this channel, though, so new releases wont be coming from any other source. Last but not least, considering that Darker Sky is a newly signed app that hasnt been sent to the Google Play Store yet (… and it clearly will never ever be sent), Google Play Protect may caution versus installing it. Thats a typical message that Play Protect throws up to caution against setting up unknown apps from unknown sources, so do not be shocked if you see it.
Download Darker Sky for Android.
Whats unclear is for how long this mod will continue to work when Apple takes notification. Apple seems to be incorporating part of the apps features into iOS 14, and the app itself is still offered on the Apple App Store.
