Google is taking the stress out of sideloading apps on Android phones with a new feature rolling out to Google Play Store.

TL;DR

  • Google Play Store has started rolling out a new “Pause” feature for Play Protect, allowing users to temporarily disable app security scans.
  • Unlike the previous “Turn off” option, the new feature automatically reactivates Play Protect the next day, reducing the risk of users forgetting to turn it back on.
  • This update should help protect Android users from malware and scams while still allowing them to sideload apps without long-term security risks.
    • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
      4·
      24 hours ago

      I have it on. And I’m on Grapheneos and side load a bunch of shit from Grapheneos store, F-Droid, Aurora store, and apks. No issues.

      • Noxy@pawb.socialEnglish
        1·
        17 hours ago

        Do you do anything with the Play store to prevent it from tracking you? Throwaway account, only grant it network permission when on a VPN, that sorta stuff?