eris 🌱1d ago
I'm not mad at this. While the day wait will be annoying, it would only be annoying once and is probably necessary for stupid people.

https://9to5google.com/2026/03/19/android-advanced-flow-sideloading/
This is Android’s new ‘advanced flow’ for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]

Later this year, Google is introducing new developer verification. For power users, Android will offer an option to disable verification...

9to5Google
Show threadVovan1d ago
@eris this already is worse than acceptable. The thirst thing I do after buying a phone is flashing non-stock OS. Backlash is 100% justified
Show threaderis 🌱1d ago
@bleed better than having no ability at all to install our own APKs
Show threadVovan1d ago
@eris it's better, but the course is obvious and this change shouldn't have been made, ever
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@bleed apparently you can skip the need with adb anyway which I assume you use regardless
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