Apps can now block sideloading more easily and force downloads through Google Play
Apps can now block sideloading more easily and force downloads through Google Play
The Play Integrity API has made it easier for apps to check whether you installed or bought them from Google Play.
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Well that's an easy fix. I just won't use those apps.
68 1 ReplySo no banking apps for you? I agree that this is shit, but pretending we are not hit by this is not helping.
Also, I don't really use banking apps anyway because they already pull similar shit and I can get around it. For now.
15 0 ReplyHonest question though: what are you using banking apps for?
On the rare occasion I need to actually interact with my bank, I log in using the browser.
6 0 ReplyThere are, unfortunately, some features banks make mobile app exclusive (e.g. Zelle sometimes, check deposit).
I have a spare phone I keep in my drawer for when I really need a banking app.
3 0 ReplyI don't.
I've seen people pay with something like that, but mostly it's like an electronic checkbook. But yeah, browser is sufficient.
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Fortunately so far I haven't come across a bank here in the Netherlands that wouldn't work because my phone was rooted or because I'm running grapheneos. Hope it stays that way too.
10 0 ReplyIs there any reason anyone would want to use an out of date banking app?
3 0 ReplyI don't know what you mean by that. Do you mean you rather use google pay?
1 0 ReplyI've never needed Google Pay because my banking apps are really good
I can't think of any reason not to update them
3 0 ReplyOh! With "get around it" I meant cash, not outdated software.
2 0 ReplyHa ha German caveperson spotted 😂
It's 2024 Hans, the war's over!
2 2 ReplyYou do you
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