Google to add extra layer of protection when installing sketchy apps (APK teardown) ( www.androidauthority.com )

TL;DR

  • Google is adding an additional layer of security when installing an APK or updating an app through an APK.
  • A PIN or biometric authentication will now be required in certain cases.
  • This will be the case for APKs that Google thinks are malicious or didn’t come from the Play Store.
Lawn_and_disorder , (edited )

Oh well.. interesting to see how this slides further down. Might be the push Linux phones need. I think my current phone will be the last android I will have

MasterBlaster ,

I see they're looking to kill F-Droid.

superfes ,

It's a good thing nothing malicious comes from the Play Store... we are totally safe...

cloudless ,

I hope it is optional. Otherwise it makes sideloading more cumbersome for power users.

Nomad ,

If it is a feature of play protect then you should still be able to opt out of it.

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