You'll still be able to sideload things on Android, including from unverified developers. There's a once-off setup that makes you wait 24 hours though. https://www.theverge.com/tech/897420/android-sideloading-unverified-developers-process

[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 32 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Let's not use "sideload", as you're just installing apps.

[–] dan@upvote.au 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

True - I just stuck with Google's naming for consistency.

I absolutely agree that you should be able to install anything on a device you've paid for. Unfortunately, the world's been moving away from that for years, and I'm not sure what we can do to avoid it.

[–] Melvin_Ferd@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

I think if you remove yourself from any tech forums they'll get the message.

[–] gandalf_der_12te@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

doesn't that require a google account or am i remembering that wrong?

[–] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Doesn't Android require a Google account anyway?

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago

It does if you want to use any Google apps or services. But Android itself can work without.

[–] gandalf_der_12te@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago

nope not mine at least (i think). stock android

[–] MaggiWuerze@feddit.org 10 points 2 days ago

For now, yes