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Ars Technica describes the ritual that will be required before a future Android device will deign to install apps from somewhere other than the Play Store. It is not for the impatient.

Here are the steps:

  • Enable developer options by tapping the software build number in About Phone seven times
  • In Settings > System, open Developer Options and scroll down to "Allow Unverified Packages."
  • Flip the toggle and tap to confirm you are not being coerced
  • Enter device unlock code
  • Restart your device
  • Wait 24 hours
  • Return to the unverified packages menu at the end of the security delay
  • Scroll past additional warnings and select either "Allow temporarily" (seven days) or "Allow indefinitely."
  • Check the box confirming you understand the risks.
  • You can now install unverified packages on the device by tapping the "Install anyway" option in the package manager.

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