This is Android's new 'advanced flow' for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]

Later this year, Google is introducing new Android developer verification. For power users, Android will offer an “advanced flow” to disable the verification requirement.

This “advanced flow” is for power users and enthusiasts who “want to take educated risks to install software from unverified developers.” Google says it was “designed carefully to prevent those in the midst of a scam attempt from being coerced by high pressure tactics to install malicious software.”

The advanced flow process starts by enabling Developer mode. Go to your Settings app > About phone and find the Build number. Tap that line seven times until you see “You are now a developer!” Afterwards, “Developer options” will appear under the System menu or in search.

The install prompt still shows a “warning that the app is from an unverified developer,” but you can tap “Install Anyway.”

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The advanced flow will be available this August for all versions of Android (via Google Play services) before the new developer verification requirements start. Additionally, limited distribution accounts that allow you to share apps with up to 20 users without needing to pay the registration fee or government ID will be available at the same time. 

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