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Well Google specifically doesn't make it easy or safe to install apps from other sources. But there's no reason why it couldn't be just as simple and safe as g
by wvenable 6y ago
Well Google specifically doesn't make it easy or safe to install apps from other sources. But there's no reason why it couldn't be just as simple and safe as getting it from the app store.
The problems mentioned below are really only possible because Google kind of leaves everyone to the wolves when it comes to sideloading.
- interpol_p 6y agoEpic's quote at the time was the following: > Google puts software downloadable outside of Google Play at a disadvantage, through technical and business measures such as scary, repetitive security pop-ups for downloaded and updated software, restrictive manufacturer and carrier agreements and dealings, Google public relations characterizing third party software sources as malware, and new efforts such as Google Play Protect to outright block software obtained outside the Google Play store.