Looks like Android is looking to kill sideloading

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All apps will need to be approved before they can be installed, even when sideloading rather than from the Playstore.

September 2026 looks to be a real kick in the knackers. :(

 
Not a fan of this at all, far too much OSes are going down this kind of route and it is not a good thing. It is one step along the road to being able to lock down and control the internet. I can understand some restrictions for general consumers but power users should still be catered for and have options.
 
Ooft.
Yes I have to say if Apple pop. Out phones with better cams they become an option after this.
 
The whole draw of Android, for me at least, was that you had the option to tinker with it if you so wished. Things like actually having access to the file system and sideloading were huge benefits. This really sucks.
 
Who is sideloading apps in 2025? And what? Is that not available in the Play Store? Early days of Android, yeah, ROMSs, rooting, backup. These days, it is all native.

I have only sideloaded 1 application in the past 7+ years!
 
I've never side loaded anything I don't think. But for the average user how much of this is a big deal, genuinely curious, this forum is going to be a clear exception to the rule I think.
 
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