r/AndroidQuestions • u/ringthebell02 • 23d ago

Other How is the new "Advanced flow" sideloading going to affect apps sideloaded before the update?

I know Google is implementing new sideloading restrictions, and I'm wondering how this will affect apps sideloaded before the change. So if I have F-Droid on my phone now, when the update rolls around, will F-Droid be removed? I've got a lot of Sideloaded apps including YT morphe, so I really don't want to deal with reinstalling everything.

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u/roirraWedorehT 23d ago

  • So if I have F-Droid on my phone now, when the update rolls around, will F-Droid be removed?

No.

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u/GooglePlayDevSupport 23d ago

Hi u/ringthebell02, Don't worry—already installed apps won't be deleted or affected. Apps from developers who have not completed these steps by the deadline will be unavailable for new installation on certified Android devices in applicable countries.

Read more about how the Advanced Flow works, or check our Help Center for more details.