Google recently updated the Play Store to allow users to pause virus scanning through Android's Play Protect feature. This change makes it easier for users to install apps from outside sources while still keeping their devices and data safe.
Pause option appears with Play Protect in Play Store version 42.2.19-31
The new feature was discovered in version 42.2.19-31 of the Play Store. The update adds a “Pause” button to Play Protect when users try to disable app scanning. However, Google also warns that when Play Protect is paused, it will not scan apps installed from outside the official Play Store.
Android user's annoyance solved
For Android users, Play Protect's automatic scanning feature can be a double-edged sword. The service scans hundreds of billions of apps every day to provide an extra layer of security for Android-powered smartphones and tablets. However, it can also make it difficult to download legitimate APKs from the internet.
A user shared his experience upgrading from Nokia 6.1 to Google Pixel 7a. While the upgrade went smoothly, Play Protect interfered with re-downloading some previously purchased games due to API compatibility checks. Pausing Play Protect in such situations can help, although disabling it completely increases the security risk to the device.
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The new “Pause” option will allow users to temporarily sideload apps, with Play Protect automatically reactivating the next day. Google also notes that sideloading apps can pose security risks, but it’s still a legitimate way to access apps that aren’t available on the Play Store. A good example is the F-Droid platform, which offers a variety of open-source apps that users can download and install manually.
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