Play Store could soon handle updates for sideloaded apps (Update: Rolling out)
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Google is working on a change that may let users install updates for sideloaded apps right from the Play Store.

Google is working on a change that may let users install updates for sideloaded apps right from the Play Store.

  • limerod@reddthat.comEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Did you not see the news about Autoblocker being enabled by default on Oneui 6.1.1 blocking sideloading of apk files by default.

    • Virkkunen@fedia.io
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      4 months ago

      Only on new phones that ship with 6.1.1, so your existing phone won’t change this setting with the update. There’s also a page during the OOBE setup with a toggle for this block where you can simply tap to disable it before proceeding.

      • limerod@reddthat.comEnglish
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        4 months ago

        But, the precedent is there. Samsung is not pro sideloading or custom ROMs. In fact tizenOS was more locked down than android.