Google is fundamentally changing how sideloading works on Android, especially for apps from unverified developers. Here's are ...

You can still install unverified apps—but only after a 24-hour waiting period.

To keep unverified sideloading possible, Google is adding an opt-in path for what it calls “experienced users” willing to ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

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