All Google has said is that “it’s not a sideloading restriction, but an ‘Accountability Layer.’ Advanced users will be able to’Install without verifying,’ but expect a high-friction flow designed to help users understand the risks.”
That quote comes from the director of product management from Google Play. It has not been altered or deleted since posted.
Again, a bunch of vague nonsensical horseshit. That sounds like their previous strategy where they said you could use adb, which is completely unrealistic, and is 1000% a sideloading restriction.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/01/24/really-dangerous-google-changes-android-for-all-users/
No such “backing down” to speak of there
That quote comes from the director of product management from Google Play. It has not been altered or deleted since posted.
Again, a bunch of vague nonsensical horseshit. That sounds like their previous strategy where they said you could use adb, which is completely unrealistic, and is 1000% a sideloading restriction.