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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.
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 65 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 62 points 4 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 35 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 months ago

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