Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, ...

Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow that will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure way.

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.