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Re:Android's sideloading limits are its most anti-consumer m... by viernullvier on Monday October 13, 2025 @12:48PM (#45570527)
There is, actually, but in a different context. The `adb sideload` command allows you to boot a device from an image without flashing it.
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Re:Android's sideloading limits are its most anti-consumer m... by chasil on Monday October 13, 2025 @01:19PM (#45570914)
This command is also used to install 3rd-party ROMs.

There is an option in the TWRP recovery tool to sideload any capable .ZIP file.

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