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by pogue 268 days ago
Interestingly, I read in a recent article on upcoming features for OneUI 8.5 (based on a leaked build) is the "Ability to temporarily disable Auto Blocker" [1]. This is specifically to allow the sideloading of apps. That really makes me wonder why Samsung would have such an option in an upcoming version if they were aware that Google is planning to block all unverified sideloading in the very near future.

[1] https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-phones-new-u...
2 comments
codedokode 268 days ago
I have a Samsung and I can install apps from F-Droid. I don't even understand what is "Auto Blocker" and why you need it when there are permissions, but I have it disabled.
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gmueckl 268 days ago
Twoo scenarios:

1. Samsung hasn't adjusted the product roadmap yet.

2. Samaung plans to modify Android to remove the extra checks that Google wants.

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