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		t-writescode on Sept 11, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Android now allows apps to block sideloading Isn’t that converting a block list to an allow list, which ends up with the same result?

rkagerer on Sept 11, 2024 | [–]

I think a related, important question will be what is the default for apps compiled where the developer hasn't adjusted this knob?

kelnos on Sept 12, 2024 | [–]

There's no block list or allow list; the app itself can detect (on startup) if it's been sideloaded, and display an error if they way.

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