Starting in August, installing APKs from unverified developers will require a new procedure called Advanced Flow. It involves enabling developer mode, rebooting the device, and waiting 24 hours with biometric verification.

After that, you choose: allow the APK installation for 7 days or indefinitely. The procedure is a one-time process and applies to all versions of Android.

Will the 24-hour wait stop you from installing APKs outside the store?

  • undefinedTruth@lemmy.zipEnglish
    21·
    1 day ago

    Yes, you do. Unless you are developing an app just for your friends, or you expect everyone not on a custom ROM to go through the ridiculous “advanced flow”.

    In addition to the advanced flow we’re building free, limited distribution accounts for students and hobbyists. This allows you to share apps with a small group (up to 20 devices) without needing to provide a government-issued ID or pay a registration fee. This ensures Android remains an open platform for learning and experimentation while maintaining robust protections for the broader community.

    The above is from the official update by Google.

    • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
      11·
      1 day ago

      No, you don’t.

      or you expect everyone not on a custom ROM to go through the ridiculous “advanced flow”.

      That is the expectation.

      • undefinedTruth@lemmy.zipEnglish
        11·
        1 day ago

        If you expect regular users to go through with this ridiculous process you are just naive. Anyone who distributes their app through something like F-Droid will either, have to choose between going through with giving Google their ID or lose 85% of their users, if they are lucky.

        • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
          11·
          23 hours ago

          What I expect is not up for debate. The fact is that your statement is wrong.

          Anyone who can go through the current process can easily go through this new one.