Comment on Google restores Nextcloud user’s file access on Android

• LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  The only hoop is one setting to enable third party app installs afaik, possibly also turning off play protect.

  Idk at this point it’s like saying that changing the TV channel is a “hoop” because it requires a button press.

  Not defending Google either, every time I install an app from F-Droid it prompts me to “Turn on Play Protect” to “improve security” with an obligatory dark pattern to boot but honestly if someone can’t navigate a simple dark pattern idk how they get dressed in the morning or know truth from fiction.

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  • MalReynolds@slrpnk.net ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    know truth from fiction.

    You jest, but…

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  • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    It’s a far cry from a big, red button on the front that says “press to install apps.” Navigating a settings menu is seriously advanced for the majority of users.

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    • refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Whenever you try to install an apk with sideloading disabled, Android will prompt you with a popup that will take you directly to the setting you need to toggle to allow sideloading.

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      • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        Now try explaining sideloading to granrma

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• shalafi@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  If they’re the sort of users who find such hoops restrictive, do you really want them installing shit willy-nilly?

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  • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Are you arguing for the walled gardens now?

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    • qweertz@programming.dev ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Doesn’t seem like it, but users who don’t know how to toggle a setting should be kept faaaar away from sideloading

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      • SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        Now you are also arguing for walled gardens.

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