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Google Won't Kill Sideloading on Android, but It Will Add some More Hoops to Jump Through — and that's a Good Thing

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Google has confirmed that sideloading will continue with some hurdles. But honestly, I don't think the compromised option is all that bad.

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Google will impose a mandatory waiting period of 24 hours and a forced restart to install applications out of its Play Store, a practice called sideloading. Officially, this drastic measure aims to protect users from scams by psychological pressure. In fact, it is a radical change that challenges the open nature of Android.

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Génération-NT broke the news in on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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