Mishaal RahmanMar 19

📢 Important update on sideloading on Android

It’s of course here to stay. The team’s been listening carefully to feedback from power users who want a way (apart from ADB) to install apps that don’t go through developer verification.

Today, we have more details on the advanced flow that gives you this option.

Read the post👇 for more info

https://goo.gle/advance-flow

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Show threadMarcus ScottMar 19

@MishaalRahman

"Come back after the protective waiting period and verify: There is a one-time, one-day wait and then you can confirm that this is really you who’s making this change with our ....."

One full day, that's wild. One hour I could see, but one full day?

Show threadAxel LeroyMar 19
@Fumbles @MishaalRahman Imagine setting up a new phone, and having to wait 24 hours to install apps from F-Droid...
Show threadMishaal Rahman
@axeleroy @Fumbles If you don't wish to wait, installations via ADB will work as usual.
Mar 19 at 5:35pmWeb
Show threadMarcus ScottMar 19
@MishaalRahman @axeleroy Interesting. That's at least slightly better. One whole day is still way too long imo. Maybe the solution is to meet in the middle and adb could be used to enable sideloading without a wait.
Show threadTorsten GroteMar 19
@MishaalRahman @axeleroy @Fumbles The few people that can do that then may be able to install F-Droid like that and then what? How do they install the apps from F-Droid if they aren't verified?