Cant install from unknown sources

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stebor

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Hi, wonder if anyone can help me
I have a Minix-U1 and for the past few weeks it wont install apps from unknown sources,the option is activated in settings but if you try to install any app that is not from the play store you get a pop up window with a message that says: Blocked by your IT admin, the app name and below that Unknown apps can't be installed on this device
if you have any question contact your IT admin (I think I am the admin as the box is mine and nobody else has access to it)

Play store apps load fine any thing from Chrome, APK Time, Aptoide or a file manager gets the message and that is a problem as you can't update any apps, that how I found out about the problem, trying to update the Cinema apk from APK Time
I unchecked and checked the unknown sources option a few times, disconnected power and rebooted the system a few times but the problem persists, the only thing I haven't done is a factory reset as it's a pain to reinstall everything
any ideas?unknown sources notice (Mobile).jpg
 
stebor said:
Hi, wonder if anyone can help me
I have a Minix-U1 and for the past few weeks it wont install apps from unknown sources,the option is activated in settings but if you try to install any app that is not from the play store you get a pop up window with a message that says: Blocked by your IT admin, the app name and below that Unknown apps can't be installed on this device
if you have any question contact your IT admin (I think I am the admin as the box is mine and nobody else has access to it)

Play store apps load fine any thing from Chrome, APK Time, Aptoide or a file manager gets the message and that is a problem as you can't update any apps, that how I found out about the problem, trying to update the Cinema apk from APK Time
I unchecked and checked the unknown sources option a few times, disconnected power and rebooted the system a few times but the problem persists, the only thing I haven't done is a factory reset as it's a pain to reinstall everything
any ideas?View attachment 471
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Have you installed any security suites or anti-virus software, etc.?

What does it say if you click on "Details" as seen in your screenshot?
 
stebor said:
Hi, wonder if anyone can help me
I have a Minix-U1 and for the past few weeks it wont install apps from unknown sources,the option is activated in settings but if you try to install any app that is not from the play store you get a pop up window with a message that says: ....
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It looks like you have Play Protect activated on your Google account. Check at Settings, Accounts, Google, Manage Your Google Account, Security
 
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ArcticWolf said:
Have you installed any security suites or anti-virus software, etc.?

What does it say if you click on "Details" as seen in your screenshot?
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Details is clicked on the screen shot and it just says if you have questions contact your IT admin
I have Bitdefender and CC cleaner installed
 
CybeRider said:
It looks like you have Play Protect activated on your Google account. Check at Settings, Accounts, Google, Manage Your Google Account, Security
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Thanks Cyber- Ryder that did the trick, couldn't find play protect under the security tab on the Google account but a quick search directed me to the play store and is there on the main menu, thanks again that saved me some grief now I can get my updates again:):):)
 
stebor said:
Thanks Cyber- Ryder that did the trick, couldn't find play protect under the security tab on the Google account but a quick search directed me to the play store and is there on the main menu, thanks again that saved me some grief now I can get my updates again:):):)
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I have to admit I couldn't search to the point of disabling it, as I never got it installed in my machines and when I replied I still had a busy day to go. But I thought the hint would get you on the way. I am glad you figured it out, or I would probably be fiddling with that Play Protect thing myself right now to find the solution. :):):)
 
CybeRider said:
Ain't this a small world? :eek:
It is the Minix forum that is becoming a widely spread world reference!

I better go and dress up for the occasion. I hear the journalists and photographers arriving, and an helicopter I swear at least one helicopter. Nobel prize, here we go! :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::LOL::LOL::ROFLMAO:

LOL
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Like you said Small World :)
 
CybeRider said:
Ain't this a small world? :eek:
It is the Minix forum that is becoming a widely spread world reference!

I better go and dress up for the occasion. I hear the journalists and photographers arriving, and an helicopter I swear at least one helicopter. Nobel prize, here we go! :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::LOL::LOL::ROFLMAO:

LOL
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You're doing the rounds mate llooll ;) :) :LOL::ROFLMAO::p;):whistle:. Which category have you got your eye on for a Nobel ;)??
 
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