Android guide

Safer Android Sideloading Checklist

Backups, sources, permissions, signatures and post-installation checks.

Updated Aug 7, 2026

Before installation

Back up important data, confirm the exact package name and publisher, inspect the requested permissions and verify the signing certificate.

During installation

Grant install permission only to the file manager or browser you are using, then disable that permission afterward.

After installation

Review battery and network behavior, remove unexpected device-admin access, and keep Android security updates current.