‎Google better keep android sideloading

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weatherfan

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06-27-2026 01:16 AM

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The entire reason why I used android was because it was open source and was free to use but with the new update with sideloading I think Google should reconsider

Yeah ignore the stars **bleep** and no I'm not a tech person and do not blow up my notifications

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BigT11039
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06-27-2026 01:20 AM

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weatherfan
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06-27-2026 01:21 AM

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Uh???
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meself
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06-27-2026 01:52 AM

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I don't see a reversal on it
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MrGhoul
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06-27-2026 02:43 AM

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You will still be able to sideload apparently but Google will be implementing new rules that will go into effect in 2026.
Below is an detailed article on the upcoming change to sideloading.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/google-will-still-let-you-sideload-apps-but-theres-a-catch-now/
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Chummy128
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06-27-2026 05:28 AM

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I like One UI, but this is cruel.
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AAbbott
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06-27-2026 11:11 AM

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OneUI is a Samsung product. Android is a Google product. Android is the operating system, and if Google has decided no side loading, there's nothing Samsung can do about it, so why complain here, complain to Google. I believe the new policy will apply to all Android brands.
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