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

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

Ravie LakshmananMar 20, 2026Data Privacy / Mobile Security 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…