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Android 15 sideloading restrictions are a raw deal for users(www.androidpolice.com)

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hornedfiend@sopuli.xyz
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I don’t understand why you are being downvoted. that is simply the truth.

I have been using an iphone 12 pro for the past 3 weeks ,while my pixel 6 is getting its battery replaced and it’s been painful.

i’m missing a lot of apps, the ones I do find are limited or asking for monthly subscriptions.

i am unable to play a downloaded mp3 unless i go through hoops&hurdles .

i am no longer able to watch a youtube video without ads (unless I do 3 steps of passing them to adguard), or using sponsorblock ( i am on ios 18.2, otherwise I would have jail broken it to oblivion).

android is simpy better in terms of freedom. IF or when it’ll become a locked garden like ios, it’ll truly be a sad day for the mobile world.

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i’m missing a lot of apps, the ones I do find are limited or asking for monthly subscriptions.

What apps? Are they all from the Play store?

i am unable to play a downloaded mp3 unless i go through hoops&hurdles .

You can download the MP3 and play it in VLC. It’s not difficult.

i am no longer able to watch a youtube video without ads

Brave browser on iOS will block YT ads, but I’m guessing you’re not using the official YT client on your android, so that’s a moot point.

android is simpy better in terms of freedom.

But not better in keeping your data private.

Also, is the shift key broken on your phone?

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