Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams

Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a ...

Android's new sideloading rules are here, and they come with a 24-hour lock!

Google is fundamentally changing how sideloading works on Android, especially for apps from unverified developers. Here's are the new rules.
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Google to change Android App Store Rules After Settling Epic Games Lawsuit

Google is changing how apps are installed on Android. A new policy could reshape sideloading, developer fees, and app store competition.
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Android won’t ban sideloading apps, but Google will make it painfully harder

Google is preparing a significant overhaul of Android’s app installation system, aiming to curb ...
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Android 15’s app archiving feature works with all Android apps, unlike the Play Store’s version

Android 15’s new app archiving feature works with apps distributed as both APKs and Android App Bundles. In contrast, the Google Play Store’s app archiving feature only works with apps distributed as ...