Sideload
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Sideload is a verb meaning (transitive, computing) To transfer data between two local devices, rather than to or from a remote device.
Meaning
(transitive, computing) To transfer data between two local devices, rather than to or from a remote device.
More Meanings
- (transitive, computing) 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.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- sideloads
- sideloading
- sideloaded
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include softload, load, lazyload, multiload, export, blit.
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