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Here's how I install Android apps from anywhere that isn't the Google Play Store

Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place to get apps from.
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Android apps can now force Google Play download, effectively blocking sideloading

An updated API available to Android app developers can force users to download the app from Google Play, blocking the app from working if it is sideloaded. First announced at Google I/O 2024, the ...