Google is working to make it easier for ‘experienced users’ to install apps made by unverified developers.
The company is building a new ‘advanced flow’ that allows these users to accept the risks of installing unverified apps.
Previously, the only permitted method for experienced users to install apps from unverified developers was to use ADB.
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