What do you think of Android’s new sideloading flow for unverified apps?
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Apart from the usual warnings when sideloading apps, users who download apps from unverified developers now have to go through several steps, including enabling developer mode, verifying they’re not forced, restarting their device, and even waiting 24 hours for it to proceed. The goal is to slow things down and prevent fraud based on urgency and social engineering.
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This is a major change that still preserves sideloading, but makes it a more thoughtful process and divides feedback among Android users.
What do you think of Android’s new sideloading rules? Do you think this is a good move by Google to protect the security of its users, or do you think it’s going too far? Take our survey above and let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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