Google is taking the stress out of sideloading apps on Android phones with a new feature rolling out to Google Play Store.

TL;DR

  • Google Play Store has started rolling out a new “Pause” feature for Play Protect, allowing users to temporarily disable app security scans.
  • Unlike the previous “Turn off” option, the new feature automatically reactivates Play Protect the next day, reducing the risk of users forgetting to turn it back on.
  • This update should help protect Android users from malware and scams while still allowing them to sideload apps without long-term security risks.
  • limerod@reddthat.comOPMEnglish
    22·
    7 days ago

    I would recommend not to. I have observed people somtimes get their phones infected and play protect warns about that. You won’t know if that were to happen to you.

    • Štěpán@lemmy.cafeEnglish
      2·
      6 days ago

      In fact, I do download apks from various sources. I just had to dismiss some false positives (ReVanced IIRC) so I decided it’s useless because if it’s not false positive I would probably still dismiss it, especially if told to do so by (malicious) devs.

    • Uri@infosec.pubEnglish
      9·
      7 days ago

      Well you can stay safe without it if you don’t download apks from random places.

      • limerod@reddthat.comOPMEnglish
        11·
        7 days ago

        That’s a good advice. But, people are gullible. Having an extra defence which you (hopefully) won’t need is better than having none and ultimately needing one.