cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/49112030
this post was submitted on 08 Jul 2026
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Let's not use "sideload", as you're just installing apps.
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.
I think if you remove yourself from any tech forums they'll get the message.