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Google Adds 24-Hour Wait for Unverified App Sideloading to Reduce Malware and Scams


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2026-03-20 11:20:38
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Google on Thursday announced a new "advanced flow" for Android sideloading that requires a mandatory 24-hour wait period to install apps from unverified developers in an attempt to balance openness with safety.
The new changes come against the backdrop of a developer verification mandate the tech giant announced last year that requires all Android apps to be registered by verified developers to



Source: TheHackerNews
Source Link: https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/google-adds-24-hour-wait-for-unverified.html


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