Did this change? Android-wise, I've always interpreted "sideload" as the adb met...

arghwhat · on Nov 1, 2019

This has not changed. It has always been considered sideloading to install an APK in the UI, as this is entirely identical to using adb.

Sideloading only means that you are providing the thing yourself, as opposed to using official channels.

m-p-3 · on Nov 1, 2019

Using F-Droid is considered sideloading.

skyyler · on Nov 1, 2019

You consider using F-Droid to be sideloading.

"sideloading" can mean many things.