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Breaking: Google is easing up on Android's new sideloading restrictions! (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 2 days ago by popcar2@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Google: "Based on this feedback and our ongoing conversations with the community, we are building a new advanced flow that allows experienced users to accept the risks of installing software that isn't verified. We are designing this flow specifically to resist coercion, ensuring that users aren't tricked into bypassing these safety checks while under pressure from a scammer. It will also include clear warnings to ensure users fully understand the risks involved, but ultimately, it puts the choice in their hands."

Thank god. I would've ditched Android for good if this went through, and while it sounds like it would be annoying for casual users to enable unverified apps, at least we can still install them.

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[–] InfiniteStruggle@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago (14 children)

If you can get your hands on a pixel, get grapheneOS. If not, get LineageOS or degoogle your phone. With LineageOS you'll have to make do with internet banking instead of banking apps.

[–] astreus@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 days ago (11 children)

This is what I'm struggling with. I use an app-only challenger bank, so I feel a bit stuck unless I change everything...

[–] InfiniteStruggle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Aren't there challenger banks that have website interfaces?

[–] astreus@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Yep. Monzo implemented an emergency-use website about 5 years ago, Revolut shortly after (and I think they have a desktop app now). I'm with neither (though I can SEE my accounts online, I cannot DO anything with them).

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