Google’s new Android sideloading rules are arriving early for power users

Google is introducing a new way for power users to sideload apps from unverified developers on certified Android devices. The "advanced" flow, which is starting to roll out, allows users to enable installs from unverified developers without using ADB. According to 9to5Google, this change is part of Google's effort to increase user protection.

To use the new flow, users will need to go into Developer options and turn on "Allow apps from unverified developers." This will trigger a one-time, 24-hour waiting period before they can install apps from unverified developers. The setting can be turned on temporarily or indefinitely. 9to5Google reports that this change is ahead of the start of developer verification, which is set to launch on September 30.

The new sideloading flow is being delivered through the "Android Developer Verifier" app, which is rolling out gradually. Android Police notes that Google is taking the first step toward fundamentally changing how sideloading works on Android.

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