Meaning of sideload | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To transfer data between two local devices, rather than to or from a remote device.
   transitive
2. To install an app on a mobile device by using unofficial channels, such as avoiding the use of an app store by obtaining it directly from the developer or downloading from a software repository.
   transitive

Examples

“I'm going to sideload my computer's address book onto my mobile phone.”

“When you sideload content onto your nook, you'll find⟳ the items in My Documents.”

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