Starting in 2026, all apps on certified Android devices will have to come from verified developers, and that includes distribution through official stores and sideloading.
Sideloading apps onto Android devices is a key strength of the OS. You can install apps from official sources, but you can also install applications manually. This has proven extremely useful in many situations, whether the customer is trying to use a region-locked app or install a pre-release version.
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