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Google adds 24-hour wait and mandatory reboot to Android sideloading flow

https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-android-security.html

A new layer of security for certified Android devices

Starting in 2026 and in select countries first, Android apps must be registered to a verified developer in order to be installed.

Android Developers Blog
Mar 21 at 6:03amWeb
Show threaddfordp11Mar 21
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Show threadtaspeotisMar 21

Did they add another one?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47442690

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps | Hacker News

Show threaddfordp11Mar 21
I must have missed that yesterday.
Show threadpannyMar 21

>A new layer of security for certified Android devices

May I purchase a non-certified android device now? Because frankly, fuck you.

Show threadgirvoMar 21
Not if you want to run any of your banking apps or all sorts of things. The open android I knew and loved is long gone
Show threadpannyMar 21

>banking apps

I only run what I can find in f-droid repos. I don't care for or want your proprietary apps on my hardware. Fuck off.

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Show threadkoolalaMar 21
It could be worse. Do this after you buy the phone and then in 24 hours its like normal.
Show threadselectivelyMar 21
The 'headline' is false. This is specifically for unsigned applications, not for all sideloaded apps.
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