Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026 ...

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Sideloading apps on Android won't be the same soon.

Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want them to work on Android devices that run Google services. The developers behind Android apps will ...