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[–] 19 points 1 month ago (2 children)

If you're not side-stepping protections meant to prevent installing the software, it's just regular loading, not sideloading.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 child)

    Per Wikipedia:

    Sideloading is the process of transferring files between two local devices, in particular between a personal computer and a mobile device such as a mobile phone, smartphone, PDA, tablet, portable media player or e-reader.

    And then a little bit later down:

    The use of the term "sideloading" to describe downloading and installing an app outside of sanctioned means is controversial and not universally accepted.[1]

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