Being able to install "unapproved" apps is a feature.

On Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 11:54 AM, dan zhang <[email protected]> wrote:

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> Are there any known flaws or hacks that can install native apps on
> devices without formal approval by Android?  In other words, what
> protections make the process to prevent unapproved self-installation
> of native apps like Maps, Youtube robust?
>
> thanks
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