Once you opt out of restrictions on installing apps from unverified developers, Google confirms you can carry that choice over to your next phone.

Google is fundamentally changing how sideloading works on Android, especially for apps from unverified developers. Here's are ...

Most Android phones today have a hidden Developer Options menu. Despite its name, it isn’t just for app developers. Android keeps certain advanced system controls here because they aren’t intended for ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Ahead of the holidays, Google is pushing out the ...

Android's sideloading is not going away, but things are changing as Google has new requirements for developers.

You only need to enable it once per account ...

Sideloading has been a key part of Android since the beginning, not only delivering a lot of flexibility to Android, but also ...

The highly anticipated Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has finally arrived, signaling a significant shift in the landscape of app development and testing. This release marks the beginning of a new era, ...

About a month ago, Google surprised us by releasing the first Android 16 developer preview barely a month after the stable Android 15 update came out. It began a much faster development timeline than ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

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