Google is changing how Android users install apps outside the Play Store. Starting in 2027, new sideloading rules will add extra steps before unverified apps can be installed. The update affects users who sideload apps and developers who distribute them directly. Most people download apps from the Play Store, but sideloading remains important for indie developers and advanced users. Under the new rules, unverified apps must go through an “advanced flow.” Users will need to enable developer mode, confirm they are not being tricked, restart their phone, and wait 24 hours before installing. Verified apps and those with limited distribution will face fewer restrictions. The changes will apply worldwide. The company explains that the goal is to protect users from… Read More
Google releases Android sideloading rules
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