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Android 15’s new app archiving feature works with apps distributed as both APKs and Android App Bundles. In contrast, the Google Play Store’s app archiving feature only works with apps distributed as ...

Nothing changes from how sideloading works today. Limited distribution accounts will be able to publish apps for sideloading ...

Android's new 2026 developer verification requirements introduce a one-time advanced flow for sideloading unverified apps.

Google has detailed a new Android sideloading system that allows installation of unverified apps with added safeguards, ...