Google adds 24-hour waiting period to Android app sideloading: Here's what changes
Android users face a new, deliberate process for sideloading apps from August 2026. A mandatory 24-hour wait, developer mode activation, and security confirmations are required. This high-friction approach aims to combat scams by eliminating the urgency fraudsters exploit.
Android users face a new, deliberate process for sideloading apps from August 2026. A mandatory 24-hour wait, developer mode activation, and security confirmations are required. This high-friction approach aims to combat scams by eliminating the urgency fraudsters exploit.
