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Android won't kill sideloading after all, but new verification rules will make it harder
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this post was submitted on 21 Jan 2026
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There is already postmarketOS if you have an old supported phone somewhere in the drawer... it has still some rough edges, but it works and gives a nice glimpse into that ecosystem.