MobileAndroid Policeabout 2 hours ago
Google Sideloading Rules Expand to Four Countries
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Google enforces new sideloading restrictions starting September 30, 2026, in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. The policy requires a mandatory reboot and a 24-hour waiting period for unverified app installations. While Web APKs remain unaffected initially, all third-party stores face verification by 2027. Independent developers must register for a $25 program to host APKs on personal websites.
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