Google ‘gradually’ rolling out Android’s ‘advanced’ sideloading ahead of developer verification

Ahead of the start of developer verification next month, Google is now rolling out Android’s “advanced” flow for sideloading.

As detailed earlier this year, Android is getting a sideloading flow for apps without a verified developer. This “advanced” flow is designed to increase friction for the sake of user protection, with the biggest change being a one-time, one-day waiting period between enabling the install of apps from unverified developers and actually being able to install said app.

Google confirmed in June that its developer verification changes are on track to launch in September in select regions.

Now, Google is rolling out the “advanced” sideloading flow.

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Detailed in a post, Google is now rolling the “first version” of this new process. Users will need to go into Developer options and turn on “Allow apps from unverified developers.” After that point, warnings will appear…