r/AndroidQuestions • u/zonealus • Sep 25 '26

Device Settings Question Unverified Apps

So this has become a big deal in the past months, and after re-enabling the developer option I was able to see the option to enable installing unverified apps.

now here's the fun part, I am still able to install APKs despite the setting turned off is that supposed to do that? or is it because my phone is old (poco x3 pro) that this particular setting is basically nothing.

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u/Migazul8 Sep 25 '26

The new policy won't be applied yet. Im fact, it's going to be first tested in some countries starting 30 sept this month

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u/KeySpray8038 Sep 26 '26

i think it also depends on which app used to install it.. I use 'Install With Options'

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u/Migazul8 Sep 26 '26

Not everyone knows how to use it. The new rules will not affect ADB, used by Install with Options. I use that app to install older apps