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[jeffnappi]

Sideloading is certainly risky, but it isn't something that a device manufacturer should be able to prevent a device owner from choosing to do.

If you are sideloading an app, you should verify the source of it and you should be aware of the potential security risks you are taking.

Preferably side loaded apps you might install are open source and the binaries are verifiable.