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Google sets new 24-hour process to sideload unverified developers Android apps. That is right. Now you can't load apps without google's permission and flow control. Who knows after sometime they might think 72 hours delay is needed and so on. More info android-developers.googleblog.

Google says this is to stop malware from stealing passwords, OTPs, and bank/card info. Do you think these steps will actually stop scammers who call and pressure people into installing malicious apps?

Title: Advanced flow for power users to sideload apps from unverified developers It shows a 4 step security process: 1) confirming no one is coaching you 2) restarting the phone to cut off remote access 3) a 24-hour security delay to install the sideload app using unverified developers 4) final confirmation and enabling of settings
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