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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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[–] RedFrank24@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

My guess is they're going to do what Microsoft do (or used to do until about 6 months ago) when you want to sideload anything on their consoles: They charge you. You buy dev access for your account and use it to unlock your phone.

[–] rollerbang@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago (7 children)

I'm still slowly moving towards a Linux phone. That I can install whatever on, of course.

Maybe even eInk screen. Just that currently there's nothing with eSIM as well.

[–] Wizard_Pope@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (5 children)

Is eSIM really the dealbreaker of all things?

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How about they drop the entire thing and keep it as it was and is?

[–] BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

If this flow existed once for disabling the entire feature permanently, I would be okay with it. But it seems like they are going to intentionally make installing any software they don’t get a piece of painful to install every time. That is not an acceptable compromise.

[–] kami@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 1 day ago (2 children)

OP is either deluded or in bad faith.

This WILL go through, just slightly later to try to make less noise.

Linux phones are the only choice left.

[–] popcar2@programming.dev 23 points 1 day ago (6 children)

Deluded or in bad faith for sharing official news?

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[–] KiwiTB@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago

I don't believe it. We need actual options Vs Android.

[–] pycorax@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 day ago

Yea no, just don't change things. Things are good as they are without them trying to encroach further on our ownership of our devices.

[–] daggermoon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

victory is ours

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