TL;DR
- Google Play Store has started rolling out a new “Pause” feature for Play Protect, allowing users to temporarily disable app security scans.
- Unlike the previous “Turn off” option, the new feature automatically reactivates Play Protect the next day, reducing the risk of users forgetting to turn it back on.
- This update should help protect Android users from malware and scams while still allowing them to sideload apps without long-term security risks.
If I’m sideloading apps, it is usually because I want nothing to do with their storefront or nonsense.
I feel like its just the first step in completely removing the off option (like how on Windows you cant turn off Defender, only pause it). Am I being too cynical?
I don’t see that as a downside
While it’s essential for keeping devices safe, it can sometimes interfere with third-party app installations.
That’s… kind of biased language. I can’t keep my device safe without Google playing sysadmin for me?
Google’s device, not yours. You don’t own it unless you have sole root privileges.
Which is why I buy devices that allow me to do just that.
Maybe don’t install malware?
You are right. Removing play services right now.
That’s what I do. I think Google scanning for malware is one of the least invasive parts of modern Google Android.
