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Google gives Android users a way to install unverified apps if they worked hard for it(including waiting 24 hours)
(android-developers.googleblog.com)
What the fuck
this post was submitted on 19 Mar 2026
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This would not have affected me since I use Lineage OS without Google Play Services, but I am now more seriously than ever looking into using a Linux phone like Postmarket OS.
- Camera
- Phone projection for cars
- Contactless pay/ wallet/pay alternative
Give me a device that can do these and I am in for ditching android. I only use browsers or off store apps that have linux support mainly anymore anyway.
At least the last one won't happen, as banks would have to be on board. And banks are not on your side with this one.
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Why is it called developer mode if it's supposedly an advanced flow? That has a bad implication.
Rental devices tend to be bad investments for the individuals.
How will this be accepted by the EU? Will it comply to the regulations?
Because they technically still allow sideloading after 24 hours so I don't think it would violate EU laws
I hate how much more difficult my work or life has to be because some people shouldn't have a smartphone.