Google better keep android sideloading

[weatherfan]

The entire reason why I used android was because it was open source and was free to use but with the new update with sideloading I think Google should reconsider 

Yeah ignore the stars **bleep** and no I'm not a tech person and do not blow up my notifications 

[BigT11039]

😮

[weatherfan]

Uh???

[meself]

I don't see a reversal on it

[MrGhoul]

You will still be able to sideload apparently but Google will be implementing new rules that will go into effect in 2026.
Below is an detailed article on the upcoming change to sideloading.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/google-will-still-let-you-sideload-apps-but-theres-a-catch-now/

[Chummy128]

I like One UI, but this is cruel.

[AAbbott]

OneUI is a Samsung product. Android is a Google product. Android is the operating system, and if Google has decided no side loading, there's nothing Samsung can do about it, so why complain here, complain to Google. I believe the new policy will apply to all Android brands.