Google adds waiting period and confirmation to Android sideloading
Google has updated the sideloading process for Android apps, requiring users to confirm they are not being coerced and to wait 24 hours before the setting becomes available. This change is intended to enhance security when installing APK files outside the Google Play Store. The new procedure affects anyone who manually installs apps from downloaded files.
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