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 RahmanMar 19
@axeleroy @Fumbles If you don't wish to wait, installations via ADB will work as usual.
Show threadTorsten Grote
@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?
Mar 19 at 5:40pmWeb