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The 24-hour delay on Android sideloading isn't what you think it's for

Google is making it a bit more difficult to sideload certain apps.

Google Tightens Android Sideloading: Unverified Apps Now Face a 24-Hour Wait

Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks ...
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Android's new sideloading rules are here, and they come with a 24-hour lock!

Google is introducing a new sideloading flow on Android that includes a mandatory 24-hour lock and multiple steps when installing apps from unverified developers. The change is aimed at preventing ...