• Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

    From LWN.net@618:250/24 to All on Fri Mar 20 06:40:09 2026
    Ars Technica describes
    the ritual that will be required before a future Android device will
    deign to install apps from somewhere other than the Play Store. It is not
    for the impatient.

    Here are the steps:

    Enable developer options by tapping the software build number in About
    Phone seven times
    In Settings > System, open Developer Options and scroll down to
    "Allow Unverified Packages."
    Flip the toggle and tap to confirm you are not being coerced
    Enter device unlock code
    Restart your device
    Wait 24 hours
    Return to the unverified packages menu at the end of the security delay
    Scroll past additional warnings and select either "Allow temporarily"
    (seven days) or "Allow indefinitely."
    Check the box confirming you understand the risks.
    You can now install unverified packages on the device by tapping the
    "Install anyway" option in the package manager.

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  • From Arelor@618:250/24 to LWN.net on Sun Mar 22 20:21:09 2026
    Re: Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps (Ars
    Technica)
    By: LWN.net to All on Fri Mar 20 2026 06:40 am

    Ars Technica describes
    the ritual that will be required before a future Android device will
    deign to install apps from somewhere other than the Play Store. It is not for the impatient.


    I have a better, faster method.

    Ditch stock android. Install a custom ROM with no google services. Be happy. Fuck this people.


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