3 ms·
Actually, in normal usage the word "sideloading" means transferring files laterally. That is to say, not in a client-server relationship. In the world of andro
by skyyler 7y ago
Actually, in normal usage the word "sideloading" means transferring files laterally. That is to say, not in a client-server relationship.
In the world of android, "sideloading" became parlance for installing applications because historically you used adb on a computer to sideload the app on.
- parliament32 7y agoDid this change? Android-wise, I've always interpreted "sideload" as the adb method... just installing an apk in the UI isn't "sideloading", it's "install from apk" vs "install from play store".
- arghwhat 7y agoThis has not changed. It has always been considered sideloading to install an APK in the UI, as this is entirely identical to using adb. Sideloading only means that you are providing the thing yourself, as opposed to using official channels.
- m-p-3 7y agoUsing F-Droid is considered sideloading.
- skyyler 7y agoYou consider using F-Droid to be sideloading. "sideloading" can mean many things.