Take a look: Users are now getting Android's convoluted sideloading process, and everyone hates it
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Android device owners are now getting Android's polarizing sideloading flow, and here's a close look at what to expect.
  • sem@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    18 days ago

    If you are download the software on a separate device, and transferring it over, via adb or something, I’d call that sideloading.

    If you’re downloading it directly on your phone and installing it, I’d call that installing, regardless of what Google and Apple preferred i call it.