True - I just stuck with Google’s naming for consistency.
I absolutely agree that you should be able to install anything on a device you’ve paid for. Unfortunately, the world’s been moving away from that for years, and I’m not sure what we can do to avoid it.
You’ll still be able to sideload things on Android, including from unverified developers. There’s a once-off setup that makes you wait 24 hours though. https://www.theverge.com/tech/897420/android-sideloading-unverified-developers-process
Let’s not use “sideload”, as you’re just installing apps.
True - I just stuck with Google’s naming for consistency.
I absolutely agree that you should be able to install anything on a device you’ve paid for. Unfortunately, the world’s been moving away from that for years, and I’m not sure what we can do to avoid it.
I think if you remove yourself from any tech forums they’ll get the message.
For now, yes
doesn’t that require a google account or am i remembering that wrong?
Doesn’t Android require a Google account anyway?
nope not mine at least (i think). stock android
It does if you want to use any Google apps or services. But Android itself can work without.