clicking a dodgy link can download an android installer file (.apk), but installing .apks from unknown sources has to be explicitly enabled in android security settings (twice in latest versions) following warnings about trusting the link source and possible damage
it's not as simple as downloading a dodgy .exe in Windows and clicking 'yes' on the UAC prompt
whereas sideloading is intended for developers when testing and debugging apps. this involves enabling Developer Mode in android security settings, connecting to your phone via USB, and issuing sideload commands from a console
clicking a dodgy link can download an android installer file (.apk), but installing .apks from unknown sources has to be explicitly enabled in android security settings (twice in latest versions) following warnings about trusting the link source and possible damage
it's not as simple as downloading a dodgy .exe in Windows and clicking 'yes' on the UAC prompt
whereas sideloading is intended for developers when testing and debugging apps. this involves enabling Developer Mode in android security settings, connecting to your phone via USB, and issuing sideload commands from a console