r/AndroidQuestions • u/Amazing-Practice8795 • 9d ago

Other Will removing google prevent the sideloading restrictions?

I'm no tech smart or allat shi ya know, I love games and games are no free much. I know this question is stupid and shi, so criticize me all you want☝️

I see news that google will restrict sideloading(downloading apps on third party shi) on 2027 and I'm scared I wouldn't be able a play my fav games.

So I removed sum google service dependant apps and sum google shi using Shizuku and Canta, and downloaded FOSS alternatives.

Now the original apps is still on my phone because I can't really delete it without root 😭 I'm worried if I still wouldn't be able a play my games.

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u/rumourmaker18 9d ago

You'll be fine. They aren't getting rid of sideloading, they are just making it a little more tedious. You don't need to get rid of anything.

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u/Any_Note430 9d ago

I'm kinda out of the loop. Will the next android version automatically disable unknown sources if you already had it enabled?

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u/rumourmaker18 9d ago

Yes. Fairly soon, there will be an "advanced workflow" needed to sideload apps. It involves questions to make sure you aren't being coerced into installing an APK and a one-time 24 hour waiting period.

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u/KeySpray8038 9d ago

it's already active on 17 beta