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Did we win? Google to continue to allow side loading (liliputing.com)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by Mynameisallen@lemmy.zip to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] signup@sh.itjust.works -5 points 6 months ago (3 children)

I, as the owner of my device, don’t want to wait 24h.

then dont. adb is instant

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[–] Scrollone@feddit.it 10 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Why would I need a computer to do something that the computer that I already have in my hand can and should do?

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[+] signup@sh.itjust.works -6 points 6 months ago (1 child)

bec malware. people get hacked on android and make google look bad.

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[–] KillerWhale@orcas.enjoying.yachts 4 points 6 months ago

Because google is so productive about eliminating malware from the play store and all of its scam advertising. This is not about protecting the vulnerable, this is about control and forcing people into their ecosystem.

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