• Ulrich@feddit.org
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    2 hours ago

    So it doesn’t apply when I click the big button which says ‘Install’ on F-Droid app on my phone?

    Please note the use of quotes. I was using “installing software” the way you were, as in literally any software. Whereas this does not apply to apps in the Google Play Store. That’s why the distinction is important.

    Just like installing software from the ‘secure’ Google Play store.

    Yes, just like that, except a higher level of risk, because potentially no one is verifying the validity of said software. And as I already explained, there’s no technological way for the OS to differentiate a legitimate source like FDroid from a random sketchy website on the internet.

    Installing software is installing software, no matter where you get that software from

    Except it’s not, because sideloading is different, as you know, if you actually read the OP, and if you actually read my comments where I already explained how it’s different.

    Now I’m done repeating myself over and over, so unless you have something new to contribute to the discussion, I’m out. Have a nice day!