It's a valid point. What's your argument? I'm pretty sure the average user would be put at much more risk by enabling Unknown Sources. I hope you at least tell your users to be extra cautious when doing this.
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Replying to @VahidK
“Unknown sources” is gone in Android Oreo, replaced with a per-install security dialog and more robust permissions-based security. On the latest Android, Fortnite does exactly what the existing Humble Bundle and Amazon Appstore apps do on Android.
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Replying to @TimSweeneyEpic
If these stats are correct that means it's safe for 5% of users: https://www.statista.com/statistics/271774/share-of-android-platforms-on-mobile-devices-with-android-os/ …
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Replying to @VahidK
Of Fortnite-compatible devices, we think Android Oreo is around 35% and growing. All of these security concerns highlight the importance of OS updates. This is something Microsoft and Apple do very well, and Google/manufacturers/carriers should do better.
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Replying to @TimSweeneyEpic @VahidK
35% is a shit sample, you are being disingenuous. I hope to similar energy directed at iOS next...
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Source?
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If Google would decouple their Android virus scanner from Google Play, then all APKs distributed everywhere could be signed by it and have equal security. It’s as simple as that! Problem is, they bundle that vital security feature with with their store and 30% tax.
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Replying to @TimSweeneyEpic @xDTOx and
Truly there is nothing more beneficial Google could do for the future of Android as an open platform that decouple their anti-malware tech from their store. We’ve advocated stridently for that in direct discussions.
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We should give Google adequate time to consider that direction, but if they ultimately refuse then it demonstrates a deliberate strategy to undermine the safety of Android users in order to disadvantage competing software sources through a cloud of mistrust.
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