Android@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

Android apps can now force Google Play download, effectively blocking sideloading

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Android apps can now force Google Play download, effectively blocking sideloading

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Android@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

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Through an updated Google API, Android app developers can now effectively block sideloading and force downloads from the Play Store.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/19650358

Through an updated Google API, Android app developers can now effectively block sideloading and force downloads from the Play Store.

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Lucky patcher will fix this.

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