Looking for a Jerboa alternative that wont be affected by the non-anonymous Google dev bullshit. I cant hop over to graphene or any other OS for that matter for reasons I wont get into. Getting my shit up and running on Jerboa was a hassle so Id like to figure out which lemmy apps will be viable for the future on basic boy androidOS.

Edit: added the app alert this morning as an image

  • keimevo@lemmy.world
    12·
    2 days ago

    Not anymore. After public outcry, Google established 2 alternatives:

    1. Through developer mode, you will be able to “forego security” (according to Google) and do a lengthy and obnoxious procedure to unlock your phone for installing any app.
    2. They’re defining a way for official (sanctioned by Google) 3rd party app stores to work, and you will be able to install apps verified by them, instead of Google.
    • Otherbarry@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyzEnglish
      6·
      2 days ago

      Correct. It’ll be a new bunch of new steps, and would be forced to wait 24 hours to do the actual install, but otherwise sideloading unverified apps will still be possible through the advanced flow steps. So Jerboa and/or other apps from unverified accounts can still be installed. I do wonder how that affects the other app repos like F-Droid, like I guess F-Droid would need to be aware that the new advanced flow steps are active when attempting to do app installs.

      From https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/03/android-developer-verification.html

      • Enable developer mode in system settings: Activating this is simple. This prevents accidental triggers or “one-tap” bypasses often used in high-pressure scams.
      • Confirm you aren’t being coached: There is a quick check to make sure that no one is talking you into turning off your security. While power users know how to vet apps, scammers often pressure victims into disabling protections.
      • Restart your phone and reauthenticate: This cuts off any remote access or active phone calls a scammer might be using to watch what you’re doing.
      • Come back after the protective waiting period and verify: There is a one-time, one-day wait and then you can confirm that this is really you who’s making this change with our biometric authentication (fingerprint or face unlock) or device PIN. Scammers rely on manufactured urgency, so this breaks their spell and gives you time to think.
      • Install apps: Once you confirm you understand the risks, you’re all set to install apps from unverified developers, with the option of enabling for 7 days or indefinitely. For safety, you’ll still see a warning that the app is from an unverified developer, but you can just tap “Install Anyway.”

      But I guess if you’re in a rush and don’t want to go through all that then you could probably still install apps via ADB.

      • Couldbealeotard@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        2 days ago

        Is it 24 hours for each install? Or 24 hours to enable the ability to install as many as you like?

        Edit, I reread your comment. It’s a one time 24 hour wait to enable the ability.

        That sucks but at least they allow it, and I guess you could argue this helps fight against scammers? Sort of?

        • dragontology@retrofed.comEnglish
          1·
          1 day ago

          To put that into context, I’m an iPhone guy who uses Android on the side. My old S10 will never have that issue (it doesn’t get updated anymore), but for my next Android phone, that’s one of the first things I’m doing. Enabling developer settings. Turning off the animation speed entirely. And that. So for 24 hours I won’t be able to sideload. After that: it’s open season forever.

          Not sure how it’ll go for existing Android users. I imagine you’ll get an update and your sideloaded apps will be disabled, then you’ll enable sideloading, and after the 24 hours, they’ll be enabled again.

          • DeckPacker@piefed.socialEnglish
            3·
            1 day ago

            I would recommend you buy a Pixel phone and install GrapheneOS on it, if you want to continue to be able to do what you want with your phone.

            It’s in Googles best interest to lock this down even further, so we should try to just not rely on their software anymore