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Keep Android Open (Stop Google from limiting APK file usage)

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Google is attempting to block the use of side loaders and APK files to download apps outside of their play store by requiring developers to submit their IDs and addresses. They claim it won't affect side loading, but this doesn't apply to apps that are no

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