Number 5Jan 21, 2023
@oguzhanaydin
Right, it's like asking why your refrigerator doesn't require the key to your front door.
@frankie
Show threadfrankie (auto-rebootable)Jan 21, 2023

@robojoe

Right, and why do other OSs ask for that permission? They don't get the refrigerator logic?

@oguzhanaydin

Show threadNumber 5Jan 21, 2023

@frankie
If "other OSes" means iOS, then I suspect it's because it's easy to implement since the only way to install an app is via their store.

Does your PC ask for a password to install an application?
@oguzhanaydin

Show threadfrankie (auto-rebootable)Jan 21, 2023

@robojoe
Linux does.

My work PC does.

@oguzhanaydin

Show threadNumber 5Jan 21, 2023
@frankie
Linux distros only ask if you're installing outside user space. (You're not installing outside user space on Android) Your work PC is likely locked down. I'm pretty sure you can lock down your android phone too, if you want. I haven't used windows in a while but I don't recall it ever demanding a password for installing application
@oguzhanaydin
Show threadfrankie (auto-rebootable)

@robojoe

Linux distros only ask if you're installing outside user space

Okie, I don't know what this means. 🤭

I think Windows would ask for password for non-admin users. 🤔 I think a Mac does, too? (can't confirm, though)

@oguzhanaydin

Jan 21, 2023 at 12:03pmWeb
Show threadNumber 5Jan 21, 2023

@frankie
Are you familiar with sandboxed applications (e.g., Flatpak)? Those are analogous to android apps (also sandboxed). You don't need to have root access to install them because they don't change the system; they're installed in the user's directory by design. (The user is even warned *not* to install via sudo).

My kid's android is locked down so they can't install apps, so if you are truly worried I bet you could lock down your phone, too.

Or just keep it locked?
@oguzhanaydin

Show threadfrankie (auto-rebootable)Jan 21, 2023

@robojoe

okie. thanks

Or just keep it locked?

good idea.

@oguzhanaydin