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Originally Posted by AnemicOak
So far I've seen no way to sideload directly. You've always been able to sideload via ADB though (not that that's ideal).
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If you're even contemplating the ADB route, enabling Unknown Sources by creating a bootable ClockworkMod Recovery card and running a script is probably going to be easier and require less troubleshooting than getting the necessary ADB elements installed and working properly. You can use the "extras" script from Leapinlar's thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2062613
Personally, and as a somewhat advanced user, I don't find it necessary to sideload apps if I have Google Play. Freebies or no, I found Amazon's app store more trouble than it was worth on my last generation of Android devices. In general, you're better off just looking out for sales and/or spending that $1-7 on Google Play for timely updates and reduced fragmentation. Granted, apps do get distributed outside of established channels for a variety of legitimate reasons, including beta testing.