[thrance]

Ideally, installing apps from third parties should be as easy as from the google play store.

Today, when I install an APK I get a 10 seconds unskippable warning screen about "potential dangers", and after installing, another unskippable 1 minute "security check" screen. All of this bullshit is 100% done to deter most people from going through, by scaring them or making it a chore.

Also, apps installed through APKs do not update automatically, you have to fetch the updated APK file for every updates and go through this painful process again.

Ideally, we could use third party app stores, that would be allowed to provide the same level of comfort as the play store.

[sebtron]

What version of Android is this? When I install an apk I only get a single confirm / cancel popup.

Also, as a sibling comment pointed out, there are third party app stores with all the comfort of the Play store (and far less adware): https://f-droid.org/

[hnburnsy]

Try turning off Play Protect...

  How to turn Google Play Protect on or off
  Important: Google Play Protect is on by default, but you can turn it off. For 
  security, we recommend that you always keep Google Play Protect on.

  Open the Google Play Store app Google Play.
  At the top right, tap the profile icon.
  Tap Play Protect and then Settings Settings.
  Turn Scan apps with Play Protect on or off.

[Brian_K_White]

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