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Automatically triggering an apk download is just that... a download. An install (from opening said apk) triggers a fullscreen dialog of what you are installing
by 1stop 12y ago
Automatically triggering an apk download is just that... a download. An install (from opening said apk) triggers a fullscreen dialog of what you are installing, it's access, and whether you are sure...?
It isn't dangerous at all, you can't 'accidently' install an apk. It is a very intentional, multi-step, action.
- Nursie 12y agoOf course you could. You (an uninformed user, not a hacker) go to see what the notification you just got is about and tap on it. It's then only one more click to install. Much easier and safer to have third party stuff disabled entirely. I think there should be a way to install third party certificates for things like the amazon store, don't get me wrong, but it's a decent security feature for the uninformed masses.
- 1stop 12y agoBut you aren't an 'uninformed user' you've gone to the app section of settings and intentionally clicked "I want to install third party apps" and then intentionally clicked "Yes, I know this isn't a great idea". So chances are, on the spectrum you are more hacker than uninformed user.
- Nursie 12y agoAndroi is not just aimed at me though, extra protection for the uninformed is not a bad thing. IMHO.