Sideloading
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侧载安装
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Also known as: sideload, install outside store
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Sideloading means installing an app from outside the official store — sometimes needed, but riskier because store checks may be skipped.
Real-World Example
Installing an APK from a random download site is sideloading and is a common malware delivery path.
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