Google is stopping sideloading on Android 13 or higher when installing lazer(other apps also)

[itsskyballs]

This might be the frustrating day when it comes to destroying sideload
I tried to install osu!lazer and i got an error that says its not compatible or install it on play store
This is because Google wants our privacy safe and there's no way to disable it
See https://www.androidauthority.com/android-15-restricted-settings-sideloading-3481098/ for more details
This destroying sideload thing also affects other Google-free Android custom ROMs

So if you're planning to publish lazer to play store,do it.

[cihe13375]

I don't have an android 13+ device but from that webpage it seems that

1. it only applies to apps that request certain permissions, like device manager or reading notifications
2. the protection can be disabled even on android 15

Also at least from this discussion #25189 I think it should install on android 14 in general.

[Joehuu]

Hmm, out of curiosity, I upgraded to Android 15 beta on my Pixel 6a and don't see anything different from previous versions (14, 13, etc.). It's just the usual "install unknown apps" permission that I already allowed on the FIles app.

I tried to install osu!lazer and i got an error that says its not compatible or install it on play store

Curious to know what you're seeing on screen.

[itsskyballs]

Hmm, out of curiosity, I upgraded to Android 15 beta on my Pixel 6a and don't see anything different from previous versions (14, 13, etc.). It's just the usual "install unknown apps" permission that I already allowed on the FIles app.

I tried to install osu!lazer and i got an error that says its not compatible or install it on play store

Curious to know what you're seeing on screen.

It really depends on your device whether if its a newer device or a patch update for your phone

[itsskyballs]

Maybe i was wrong
osu just installed successfully with no errore