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Google rolls out 'advanced' Android sideloading with 24-hour waiting period
Key points
- Google is rolling out an "advanced" sideloading flow for Android.
- The new process includes a 24-hour waiting period for unverified apps.
- Developer verification starts September 30 in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.
- ADB installs are not affected by this change.
New Sideloading Process Introduced
Google has begun the gradual rollout of an "advanced" sideloading flow for Android applications. This new process is specifically for apps from developers who are not yet verified by Google. The primary feature of this update is a mandatory one-time, 24-hour waiting period that users must observe between enabling the installation of such apps and actually installing them.
Enhanced User Protection
The introduction of this advanced sideloading flow is designed to increase friction in the installation process for unverified apps, thereby enhancing user protection. Users will need to navigate to Developer options, enable "Allow apps from unverified developers," and then complete the 24-hour waiting period by revisiting the same settings page. This setting can be enabled temporarily for seven days or indefinitely.
Developer Verification Timeline
This rollout precedes Google's developer verification changes, which are scheduled to launch on September 30. Initially, developer verification will be available in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, with a global expansion planned for next year. The "Android Developer Verifier" app, announced in March, delivers this functionality.
Unaffected Installation Methods
It is important to note that installations via Android Debug Bridge (ADB) are not impacted by this new advanced sideloading flow. Additionally, users have the option to turn off Developer options after successfully enabling the advanced flow, maintaining flexibility for developers and advanced users.
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Google is gradually rolling out an "advanced" sideloading flow for Android apps from unverified developers, introducing a one-time 24-hour waiting period before installation. This change aims to enhance user protection by adding friction to the process of installing apps from unverified sources, ahead of developer verification launching in select regions next month.