“Error getting index file” after upgrade to F-Droid 1.2.2

• Device OS and version: Android 8.1.0 (LineageOS 15.1)

• Device model/manufacturer: Nexus 5X

• F-Droid version (in the About screen): 1.2.2

What did you do? (clear steps if possible)

• Ask F-Droid to refresh repository data.

What did you expect to see?

• Successful download, followed by list of all available apps.

What did you see instead?

• Notification “Error getting index file”.

• App list is entirely empty.