Through an updated Google API, Android app developers can now effectively block sideloading and force downloads from the Play Store.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19650358

Through an updated Google API, Android app developers can now effectively block sideloading and force downloads from the Play Store.

    • Zak@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Apps on F-Droid are not using proprietary Google APIs and won’t be affected.

      • stardust@lemmy.caEnglish
        1·
        3 months ago

        Okay good. That was my main concern since I opt to download the same app from F-droid over Google play if it is an option.

        • ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
          2·
          3 months ago

          It’s a problem if you need a fucking banking app for example, and the bank won’t let you sideload it and you’re running a deGoogled OS. Then you suddenly need a backup phone with the full surveillance Android just to do banking.