I know open source programs can be better in terms of privacy and security. At least potentially. For example if a messaging app is open source, everyone can see codes of this program on Github. If the program has backdoor, anyone can see it.
But how can we be sure, codes of app on Google Play Store is same as codes of Github? Could it be compiled in a different code has backdoor?
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The APK on Play Store *could* have been built from a different source than you are seeing, yes. It’s possible. If you think that’s a concern, you can build the APK yourself using the source code you’ve vetted, and install that on any phones you need it on using [developer options](https://www.greenbot.com/article/2457986/how-to-enable-developer-options-on-your-android-phone-or-tablet.html).
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