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Breaking: Google is easing up on Android's new sideloading restrictions! (www.androidauthority.com)

submitted 4 months ago by popcar2@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Google: "Based on this feedback and our ongoing conversations with the community, we are building a new advanced flow that allows experienced users to accept the risks of installing software that isn't verified. We are designing this flow specifically to resist coercion, ensuring that users aren't tricked into bypassing these safety checks while under pressure from a scammer. It will also include clear warnings to ensure users fully understand the risks involved, but ultimately, it puts the choice in their hands."

Thank god. I would've ditched Android for good if this went through, and while it sounds like it would be annoying for casual users to enable unverified apps, at least we can still install them.

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[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

For now

[–] daggermoon@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

victory is ours

[–] RedFrank24@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

My guess is they're going to do what Microsoft do (or used to do until about 6 months ago) when you want to sideload anything on their consoles: They charge you. You buy dev access for your account and use it to unlock your phone.

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[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

I wonder if they realized phone sales would drop if they made it virtually impossible to maintain privacy apps and OS.

[–] qwestjest78@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago

Not good enough. Google showed their hand and they will try this garbage again at a later date

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