Morphe Workspace – A collection of Android apps that complement Morphe

In this post, I’d like to share a list of the ecosystem of apps I use to support Morphe. I’ve named it “Morphe Workspace,” similar to “Google Workspace.” The goal is to make it easier for Morphe users who are still unsure how to manage patched apps. Feel free to save this post if you think it might help you find links to the apps mentioned here. I’ve grouped the apps into several categories based on their functions, namely:

A. Morphe Internal Suite (MIS): a list of apps directly related to the Morphe development team that are essential for ensuring Morphe patches run smoothly.
B. Morphe External Suite (MES): a list of apps that support the needs of users of patched apps, such as app managers, automatic update managers, and other supporting functions.
C. Morphe Advanced Suite (MAS): a list of apps specifically intended for advanced users to gain full control over the apps. If you’re a regular user, you can ignore this list, but if you want to explore it further and understand the consequences that will result, feel free to take a look.

The following is a complete overview of Morphe Workspace:
A. MIS:

1. Morphe Manager, the official Morphe patch app. For those who don’t know, Morphe Manager currently offers 3 official patches and over 800 community-created patches.
2. MicroG-RE, an app that must be installed alongside Morphe Manager. Its purpose is to ensure that the official Morphe patches for YouTube and YouTube Music can run.
3. PotHelper, the PoToken app for Youtube Morphe, is highly recommended for installation. With PotHelper, you can watch YouTube Morphe smoothly.
4. Morphe Desktop (An alternative if you prefer to apply patches using a PC), the Morphe Manager for PC. Both CLI and GUI versions are available. You can patch apps on your PC, and advanced users can install patched apps via the Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

B. MES:

1. Helper for Morphe is a utility app for downloading raw APK files that will be patched by Morphe Manager. In my opinion, this is the best app for making it easier to find the raw APK files needed for the patching process. Additionally, for security, VirusTotal API is provided to protect you from malicious APK files before the Morphe patch is applied. If you’re still having trouble finding the APK files needed for the patch, I highly recommend Helper for Morphe as your primary download assistant.
2. Obtainium is an app update management app. With Obtainium, you can update all apps outside the Play Store to ensure they always receive updates. For those of you who are still unsure how to automatically update MicroG-RE and PotHelper, this is the solution. I plan to create a more detailed guide on automatic updates in a future post.
3. Aurora Store is the best alternative to the Google Play Store. No ads, no sponsors, no tracking. It’s perfect for use alongside Morphe. You can install, uninstall, and update Google Play Store apps in Aurora.
4. YTDLnis is a video downloader app that uses the yt-dlp engine. It supports over 1,000 websites with additional features such as SponsorBlock , playlist downloads, batch downloads, and all yt-dlp features. It’s ideal for use with YouTube Morphe to download YouTube videos 100% free, without ads, and without any restrictions.
5. ML Manager is an app specifically designed to extract apps already installed on your device. If you want to save patched APK files or other apps locally, ML Manager can easily extract your apps for offline storage.
6. F-Droid is a free and open-source app repository that serves as an alternative to the Google Play Store. If you want to explore more apps, this is the place to go. There are many clients of F-Droid, such as Aurora Droid, Droid-ify, IzzyOnDroid, and Neo-Store. F-Droid also offers a basic version. If you’d like a new variation of F-Droid, you can choose one of these forked apps.
7. Accrescent is an alternative app store similar to F-Droid. You can search for specialized, hard-to-find open-source apps. One of the most well-known is the IronFox browser, which is a hardened version of Firefox.
8. Komi Store is an app manager specifically designed for GitHub repositories. You can log in to GitHub, search for app repositories on GitHub, install them, and update them. You can combine it with Obtainium to get automatic updates.

C. MAS:
Important Note:
If you wish to use an app in the MAS category, always make sure you understand how it works. Learn about the potential consequences of using that app. Since this category is intended solely for expert or experienced users, I do not recommend that regular users use these apps. The advanced controls provided by the apps listed below have consequences for your device, whether positive or negative. Therefore, make sure you understand all the possibilities to keep your device safe.

1. Shizuku Fork by Thedjchi is a fork of the Shizuku app that gives you more control over Android apps without needing root access. This Shizuku fork uses a USB debugging connection without requiring a connection to a computer via a terminal. It features “start on boot,” “watchdog,” and “TCP Mode.” Morphe Manager supports Shizuku for installation methods other than the default Android installation. There are many other forks of Shizuku or the official Shizuku app, but I personally prefer Thedjchi’s fork because it’s simpler and works well. Please keep in mind that you can only use one type of Shizuku app per phone, so avoid using multiple Shizuku apps as this will disrupt debugging functionality.
2. InstallerX-Revived is the best replacement for the stock Android installer. You can install apps without any restrictions from Google and bypass Google Play Protect restrictions. This app requires Shizuku permission to function and can be set as the default installation method as long as Shizuku remains active. Its interface is clean, lightweight, and runs smoothly. You can sync InstallerX-Revived with Morphe for a seamless patched installation experience. One important note: if you want to revert to the default installation method, you must first disable the built-in installer option while the Shizuku service is still active so that the privileges can be turned off. If you disable Shizuku while those privileges are still active, you won’t be able to change the default installation method or install apps via InstallerX-Revived. The solution is to revoke those privileges in the advanced settings within your Android settings.
3. Universal Installer is a comprehensive, sleek, and easy-to-use app manager. Unlike the default Android app manager, you have options to customize the interface (Material You and AMOLED), update apps, and group installed apps (system apps, user apps, disabled apps, and blocked apps). You can even check app security in Universal Installer via the VirusTotal API, review app permissions, and extract apps.
4. Canta is the best app-removal tool that uses the Shizuku service without requiring an ADB connection. It features category labels indicating whether an app is safe or risky to remove, along with general descriptions of the apps in question. Canta is designed to remove Android bloatware or apps that are difficult to uninstall manually. Be aware of the risks involved in every action you take—the more control you have, the greater your responsibility for the actions you take. Never uninstall an app if you don’t understand the consequences. To stay safe, I only recommend Canta for experienced users.
5. Hail is an app for disabling, hiding, suspending, and uninstalling apps using the Shizuku service. It’s similar to Canta, but Hail offers the option to freeze apps without deleting them, making it safer from potential damage. Hail is ideal for those who want to disable unnecessary apps without having to delete them.
6. Shappky is an Android RAM management app that uses the Shizuku service to close apps running in the background. It works similarly to the Task Manager in Windows: it monitors RAM usage by system and user apps and closes those apps to free up RAM. You can exclude important apps that need to keep running in the background (such as MicroG-RE and PotHelper) so they aren’t closed. I highly recommend Shappky as a companion to Morphe for managing your RAM usage.
7. NoMoreBackground is an app that uses the Shizuku service to manage app permissions for running in the background. In addition, you can manage background data permissions. You can organize background permissions for the Morphe Patch app.
8. ShizuWall is an app for managing firewall connections for all your apps using the Shizuku service. ShizuWall does not require VPN access, DNS, or CA certificates to function. It’s ideal as a complement to Morphe for apps that don’t require an internet connection or for blocking internet access from specific apps that frequently display ads and track users.

That concludes my list of Morphe Workspace tools. To wrap things up, I’d like to explain how some of the apps above make it easier for me to apply Morphe patches, organize app updates, and manage apps as follows:

1. The Morphe Patch Ecosystem: I search for apps to patch using Helper for Morphe with VirusTotal protection, then process the patches. I use Shizuku + Installer X-Revived, so I don’t have to worry about restrictions on installing unverified apps. Once installed, I use Malwarebytes—with its real-time protection feature set to automatic—to scan all newly installed apps as well as any apps I’ve just installed. VirusTotal and Malwarebytes are my two main antivirus protectors on Android that comprehensively safeguard patched apps from dangerous threats both before and after patching, giving me better security than Android’s built-in antivirus alone.
2. The third-party app ecosystem outside the Google Play Store and the update system for all apps: I search for the apps I want on GitHub via the Komi Store, then import them into Obtainium to receive automatic updates. For other repositories, I search for them on Brave Origin (thanks to the Brave patch) and then copy the repository link into Obtainium. So far, I’ve integrated 30 open-source apps from various sources outside the Play Store into Obtainium (e.g., MicroG-RE, PotHelper, InstallerX-Revived, and others) to receive automatic updates without having to manually check the repository sources for each of the 30 apps. For apps that were previously installed from the Play Store, I prefer to update them using the Aurora Store because it has no ads and a minimalist interface.
3. App Control Ecosystem (Advanced): Since I’ve gained a solid understanding of Shizuku, I can further control app permissions and organize apps. For example, I freeze apps I don’t need with Hail, uninstall apps that are safe to remove with Canta, clear my device’s RAM with Shappky, control background activity with NoMoreBackground, and manage a custom app firewall with ShizuWall. I use Universal Installer to monitor the behavior of automatically installed apps (such as Android Safety Core and Developer Verifier). I’ll likely discuss these in more detail in another post.

That’s all I can write for now. In my opinion, all of these apps have been very helpful for my daily needs, improving device security, and increasing efficiency when applying Morphe patches. I hope this helps many people avoid confusion about how to update MicroG-RE. Below, I’ve included a list of Morphe repository links to make it easier for you to find the related apps you’re looking for. Thank you.

Link Library:

1. Morphe's Official Website
2. Morphe's Official GitHub
3. List of Morphe Community Patches
4. Awesome Morphe
5. Awesome Shizuku
6. Shizuku Apps Directory