Google will let ‘experienced users’ keep sideloading Android apps

Google says that it’s softening its plan to require every Android developer — even outside of the Play Store — to verify ...

Google will ease Android’s verification rules to keep sideloading alive

In its announcement on the Android Developers Blog, Google explains why it is mandating verification for developers. With ...

Google will soon give Android power users a safer way to sideload apps from unverified developers

Google is working on a new advanced flow that will let Android power users install apps from unverified developers while ...
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Android will let ‘experienced users’ sideload unverified apps as Google makes case for verification

In August, Google announced that it will require developer verification to install Android apps, including through sideloading. That’s continuing, but Google is working on a solution for “experienced ...