Google will let Android power users bypass upcoming sideloading restrictions

Ars Technica·Nov 13

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Google is introducing new restrictions on sideloading apps on Android, but will allow power users to bypass these restrictions. The new process, which aims to protect against scams, will include a 24-hour waiting period and other hurdles for users who want to sideload unverified apps. The exact details of the restrictions and the bypass process are not fully clear, but it appears that sideloading will not be banned outright, just made more difficult.

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