Posted by Matthew Forsythe, Director Product Management, Android App Safety
Android proves you don't have to choose between an open ecosystem and a secure one. Since announcing updated verification requirements, we've worked with the community to ensure these protections are robust yet respectful of platform freedom. We've heard from power users that they want to take educated risks to install software from unverified developers. Today, we're sharing details on a new advanced flow that provides this option.
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Advanced flow safeguards against coercion
Android is built on choice. That is why we’ve developed the advanced flow – an approach that allows power users to maintain the ability to sideload apps from unverified developers.
This flow is a one-time process for power users – but it was designed carefully to prevent those in the midst of a scam attempt from being coerced by high pressure tactics to install malicious software. In these scenarios, scammers exploit fear – using th