Originally published at: Google Confirms Android Sideloading Restrictions for 2026 Google is moving forward with new Android sideloading restrictions that will arrive in September 2026. The company calls this an “Accountability Layer” rather than a ban, though it will make installing apps (APKs)…

Amazon just disabled Cinema and Film plus from my mother’s firestick. I haven’t been home to check my TV yet but is there any wayto block this from happening? Vpn? Or is inevitable that I will need to switch to a Google or android box. And if I do need to switch can someone give me any insight …

Interesting where do u find that setting?

I remember how that started with the shields years ago. They’re going to try to take away all of our ability to side load. Are we going to go back to flashing hardware with different OS’s again??

Had a girl buy a ONN box but it wouldn’t download the downloader app out the box

Get another one on Amazon. Set it up to run good for you. Pack the other one back up and send it back for refund or credit. Done. If the NEW one does the same or similar as the (supposedly) BAD one, then its highly likely a setup issue instead of a hardware issue. Troubleshooting 101 - Divide and Co…

[image] Big Changes Coming to Android Sideloading - Lon Seidman & Lon.TV Blog I have long valued the Android operating system for its openness, particularly the ability to sideload applications outside of the Google Play store. Whether I am installing a PlayStation 2 emulator on a budget…

Do you think this will apply to AOSP devices as well as Google Certified boxes?

Eh no biggie. So I might have to wait 24 hours and jump through some hoops to get an app I might want. I’ll believe it when I see it and we will always find a way

Graphene OS cant get here quick enuff…

I would hope not, but google is a control freak…so we shall see. They can play their cards and we will double down :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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