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Just enable the bypass now in preparation. Only took at second Google search:
Google provides a built-in "escape hatch" in the settings, though it is intentionally designed with significant friction to prevent social engineering attacks. [1] (https://keepandroidopen.org/), [2] (https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/features/how-to-bypass-android-24-hour-delay-and-install-third-party-apps-on-your-phone-11243027)
Unlock Developer Mode: Open your device Settings, go to About Phone, and tap Build Number 7 times.
Enable Unverified Packages: Go to Settings > System > Developer Options and scroll until you find Allow Unverified Packages.
Verify Intentions: Flip the toggle, confirm that you are not being coerced by a third party, and enter your device PIN or password.
Reboot: Restart your smartphone.
Wait out the Delay: You must wait exactly 24 hours. Google enforces this mandatory cooling-off period.
Finalize: After 24 hours have passed, return to the Unverified Packages menu to select either a temporary (7 days) or indefinite installation window.
I can't seem to access any of your links.
Keep android open leads to dead github page; and I'm getting an "Access denied" error for gadgets360.com
I just copied the summary from a Google search, just search "bypass Android install verification" and you'll get the same info
Fyi mine was under "apps from unverified developers" in developer options.
Took too long for this comment to show up. It seems that too few people know this, which suits Google just fine, I assume.
Thank you. Truly insane they added all those steps to the process.
if they kept 24 hour cooling off period, but it was just in general options, it would be theoretical defensible... but hiding it under developer settings is malicous.
I guess gotta protect those who don't understand tech or something. At least there's a mildly inconvenient way to bypass it
The idea is to make it so convoluted that normal users won't go through with this, if a friend tells them this is how to install an app that actually acts in the interest of the device owner. Either that, or it becomes so normal that most people will just do it without a thought, and then it fails to protect anyone from anything.
I like the cooldown as a protection, though. But given what else you can do with an unlocked phone without a cooldown, it seems overkill.
I know there are scams that convince people to install malicious apps that steal crypto or whatever. So long as there's always a workaround, I guess I'm not super opposed to protecting people who are... easily scammed. I don't like the waiting period part though.
Gonna be pretty embarrassing when people still get scammed even with this feature in place. I've already heard stories of some old person buying like $2500 worth of gift cards and the cashier, who has been prepped for this exact scenario, is powerless to stop them.
"Is someone telling you to buy these gift cards to settle a payment?"
"....n. n. no I need them for Christmas gifts."
"It's common for scammers to tell people to lie about why they're buying the gift cards. If someone told you to say that to me, they're lying to you. No legitimate business or government agency will require you to settle a payment using gift cards."
*clearly nervous but also now getting angry*
"No I need these for my grandkids!"
*sighs. Starts scanning cards*
I wouldn't stop at "mildly"
Mine was also named "Apps from unverified developers". However, I'm not sure it actually got applied when I did it just now. Pressing on that quickly flashed something on the screen, but it disappeared before I could see what it was. I didn't get to flip a toggle nor enter the PIN. Pressing "Apps from unverified developers" again doesn't do anything now (not even the quick flash from the first time).
Appreciate any help!
EDIT: I restarted my phone just in case it did work, and checked again, the option is just gone. I'm unsure if this means something went wrong, or if it means it did work, and I'm currently in the 24 hour cooldown period.
It makes you wait 24hr before you can confirm if you want it set permanently. You'll have to go back to that setting tomorrow to continue.
Ah yeah, I understood that part. It's just that this step never happened for me: "Verify Intentions: Flip the toggle, confirm that you are not being coerced by a third party, and enter your device PIN or password."
So, I just checked and the button is back. Looks like the fuckers actually made it two days to wiggle out from under their entrapment-like gimmick. Now I have to wait another 24 hours.
Yup, just checked and it's the same here. Button is back and I was able to turn on the countdown.
Mine, it was difficult to find in the list and didn't come up at all when searching the menu. But it was still there, I'm just waiting for the countdown to complete. Maybe it got buried in the list? 🤷
Just had the same issue. Now I will have to try and remember to tap this fucking button again at 4am tomorrow...
I just did this and now I have a timer, but the toggle is still off.
Or, you know? Just use Shizuku with install with options. Aurora store and Droid-ify both support built in install options with Shizuku.
MVP here. Thank you for posting this.