Sideloading UI on Android 16 has gained subtle new tweaks. With the latest update, Google is finally bringing Material 3 Expressive perks to the Package Installer.

Android 16 now has a redesigned UI for sideloading apps. The pop-up card has been enlarged, and the placement of text is also improved. The header has become a text-based progress bar, and buttons have adopted Expressive design.

The pop-up card’s header now shows the step-by-step progress of app installation, via AndroidAuthority. The “Permission required” card features the concerned app’s icon and label, followed by the next steps to be followed.

You can hit Settings and allow the OS to install APKs downloaded from the app.

As you allow, “Install this app” card will trigger with Expressive buttons termed Cancel and Install. Once you press Install, the installation process will be shown in the following card.

When the app is installed, you will have two options on the next card: Done and Open. Hitting Done will return you to the already opened app or webpage. If you press Open, the newly installed app will be launched on your device.

The Package Installer procedure is the same as before. Google has elevated the user experience by bringing Expressive design components. Your sideloading experience will be a lot better than ever on your Android device.

Note that the UI changes appeared in the Android 16 QPR2 update. Pixel phones have recently received this update, while Samsung’s One UI 8.5 is expected to be based on this Android version, which Google termed as a “Minor SDK” release.

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