Play Store could soon handle updates for sideloaded apps (Update: Rolling out)

The change may let users switch update ownership for sideloaded apps to the Play Store.

Play Store could soon handle updates for sideloaded apps (Update: Rolling out)
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  • Google Play could soon let users install updates for sideloaded apps.
  • The change will show users available updates for sideloaded apps on the Play Store and give them the option to “Update from Play.”
  • Update: The feature has been spotted rolling out to users.

Update, August 12, 2024 (10:45 AM ET): Google Play Store is rolling out the option to update sideloaded apps, as highlighted by Telegram user Ayan (h/t Mishaal Rahman).

Google Play Store Sideloaded apps being updated