Android to allow sideloading of unverified apps with a new safety measure

In August, Google announced that starting next year, Android will block users from sideloading applications from unverified developers. The move was aimed at improving the security of a device and protecting people from various risks, such as malware and scams.

However, the announcement received a major backlash from users as they believed that it would effectively kill side loading. Well, Google has now come up with a solution to allow people to side-load unverified apps while also protecting them from risks of doing so.

Google, in a blog post, says that it is building a new “advanced flow” that will allow people to side-load unverified apps once they accept the risks of doing so. We assume that Android's system settings will offer an option to allow the user to install unverified apps. When they try to enable it, the operating system may warn the user about its risks. If the user accepts the risks, the system may let them install unverified apps. 

Google is designing this flow “specifically to resist coercion, ensuring that users aren't tricked into bypassing these safety checks while under pressure from a scammer.” Google says, “It will also include clear warnings to ensure users fully understand the risks involved, but ultimately, it puts the choice in their hands.” The brand is gathering early feedback on the design of this feature and will share more details about it in the coming months.