🔒Is Google using Security as an Excuse to Kill Sideloading on Android?

On this week's pod, we break down Android's new sideloading restrictions, Google's win against the DOJ, and share some exclusive info about a new Pixel feature (!)

🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/authority-insights-podcast-004-3594914/

🔓Google's plan to restrict sideloading on Android has a potential escape hatch for users

We've got some new info about how Android's sideloading restrictions will work, including a potential workaround.

Here's what you need to know👇

🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/how-android-sideloading-restrictions-may-work-3595355/

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Qwen3 30B A3B Hits 13 token/s on 4xRaspberry Pi 5
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absurdo: lakrimar: here i uploaded the patches for my build and the script i use. You still need to adapt to your device and generate the keys https://github.com/polhdez/custom_lineage_stuff

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BD: 2025 09 06
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Changes

Added the "Prevent NullPointerException in BpfNetMaps during UID removal" patch
Better hiding of adbd service status (avoid root / custom rom detection)
Fix updating MicroG properly so that future MicroG updates don't break the build
Spoof build type from userdebug to user
Stopped re-signing a lot of the prebuilt APKs so that they can be updated from F-Droid later if needed

Maintainer: Chrisaw
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We Hacked Burger King: How Auth Bypass Led to Drive-Thru Audio Surveillance
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https://www.androidauthority.com/how-android-sideloading-restrictions-may-work-3595355/

I trust the promise of ADB installations (because I don't think Google is so eager to advertise the currently tiny competition with more freedoms), but daaamn. Previously a master toggle in dev settings (somewhat noob-proof), then granular, but more accessible screen right during installation as if to please regulators by showing how easy it is to sideload, and now an attempt at consolidation while making things look "the same" to an end user.
It looks like I was right and sideloading apps from undoxed devs will remain as a thing, but made more painful. Global stock ROMs may now become China simulator where you need to install Shizuku to conveniently sideload a split apk without physical connection. And now Google allows themselves to choose what they'll stamp on, so even Shizuku may have to be sideloaded over ADB first. Guess Google already started counting that YouTube premium money expected from noobs who gave up xD
(just kidding, they'll probably download random malware from Google Play as long as it stops YouTube ads)

🚨 Russia-linked hackers just hit Kazakhstan’s energy giant KazMunaiGas.

The op—codenamed BarrelFire—used fake IT emails and booby-trapped ZIP files to drop malware, hijack systems, and open a backdoor.

The worst part? It came from a real employee’s stolen account.

Read more ↓ https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/noisy-bear-targets-kazakhstan-energy.html

DuckDuckGo founder: AI surveillance should be banned
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All New Java Language Features Since Java 21
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Zuckerberg caught on hot mic promoting fake investment figures to support Trump
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Realtek RTL8127 10GbE PCIe cards and M.2 modules are starting to show up
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Ulefone Debuts New Brand RugOne and Xever 7 Rugged Phone with Swappable Battery at IFA 2025 https://www.gizchina.com/ulefone/ulefone-debuts-new-brand-rugone-and-xever-7-rugged-phone-with-swappable-battery-at-ifa-2025