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Google Play Store gets a smarter way to handle sideloading third-party apps (www.androidauthority.com)

submitted 1 year ago by limerod@reddthat.com [M] to c/android@lemdro.id

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Google Play Store has started rolling out a new “Pause” feature for Play Protect, allowing users to temporarily disable app security scans.
Unlike the previous “Turn off” option, the new feature automatically reactivates Play Protect the next day, reducing the risk of users forgetting to turn it back on.
This update should help protect Android users from malware and scams while still allowing them to sideload apps without long-term security risks.

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[–] ryan_e3p@lemmy.world 43 points 1 year ago (1 child)

If I'm sideloading apps, it is usually because I want nothing to do with their storefront or nonsense.

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