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Google Confirms Non-ADB APK Installs Will Require Developer Registration (hackaday.com)
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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Most people don't know what a bootloader is. They still turn their devices on and off every day.

This whole conversation is about adding obstacles to prevent non technical users from doing things they don't fully understand.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    The overwhelming majority of Android users don't even know where to start to install software outside of the Play Store. If they're even aware that it's possible.

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