An Android SDK update raises questions about the impact of developer verification on users' ability to sideload apps when offline.
  • Google is putting together its framework for Android developer verification, connecting dev names to even sideloaded apps.
  • Recent additions to the Android SDK offer a little insight into how the system may ultimately operate.
  • One variable suggests that users may not be able to sideload even verified apps without an active network connection.
  • Railcar8095@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    One variable suggests that users may not be able to sideload even verified apps without an active network connection.

    Called it.

    I was about to buy a new phone before this came out. If this is enforced in any way in the EU, I’ll just get a second one with good ROM support or a Linux one