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Did we win? Google to continue to allow side loading (liliputing.com)
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[–] Jorn@sh.itjust.works 26 points 1 month ago (3 children)

My galaxy will let me install but then I get this when I try to run the app:

[–] Scrollone@feddit.it 27 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Disable Google Play Protect. It's a scam that doesn't protect you at all, it just gives more control to Google.

[–] entwine@programming.dev 15 points 1 month ago

Google Play Protect is designed to protect Google Play from competitors

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 10 points 1 month ago

Christ

[–] darkmogool@feddit.org 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I had this too. I installed it from playstore but maintain the software now via aurora. So far it works…