dfordp11Mar 21

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
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>A new layer of security for certified Android devices

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

Mar 21 at 6:46amWeb
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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