Google Gradually Rolling Out Android's Advanced Sideloading Ahead of Developer Verification
Google is rolling out the advanced sideloading flow for apps without verified developers, including a one-day waiting period.
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Google is gradually implementing an advanced sideloading feature on Android to enhance user protection before developer verification begins in September.
Google is making it harder for people to download apps from untrusted sources on Android phones. Now, you have to wait one day before an app can be installed after turning a setting on.
Analysis
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Key points
- Google is rolling out advanced sideloading for Android apps without verified developers
- Users will need to wait one day before installing an unverified app after enabling the feature
- Developer verification changes are set to launch in September, starting with Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand
This change could help prevent the spread of malicious apps by giving users more time to verify that an app is safe before installing it.
However, some users might find this delay inconvenient and may choose not to use sideloading at all, potentially leading to a decrease in app diversity on Android devices.
