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But only if you set a security flag to "allow anything to be installed". I want a security flag that says "allow apps from sources signed by the following keys
by derekp7 6y ago
But only if you set a security flag to "allow anything to be installed". I want a security flag that says "allow apps from sources signed by the following keys", where I can import app store keys from the app store(s) of my choosing. So I'm still protected, as long as I trust those app stores that I import.
- scarface74 6y agoYeah, that's going to work really well for the average consumer....
- Spivak 6y ago"Allow this app to install other apps" and behind the scenes this means it adds the store's public key to "known sources." Just because the parent is talking about the implementation doesn't mean the user-facing UI will actually expose any of it.
- roblabla 6y agoThat has changed somewhat recently (android O I believe?). Now, when an app tries to start an installation, Android will bring you to that app's setting page where you can toggle an option "Allow this app to install other apps" or something along those lines. It's a lot more straightforward than it used to be. That said, auto-updates are still not possible without root access, I believe.
- cft 6y agoIf anything, new Android is killing termux, one of the best apps for devs: https://github.com/termux/termux-packages/wiki/Termux-and-Android-10 https://github.com/termux/termux-packages/wiki/Termux-and-An...
- celebrant 6y agoThat doesn't matter when companies ship their own app stores installed as systems apps like Samsung and Amazon do.
- scarface74 6y agoWell, everyone wanted Android to be just as open as their computer and for the “experts” to be able to install any app that you wanted. You have your wish. There are no such safeguards on computers.