If you are looking to write an essay about this specific phenomenon, you might focus on one of these three angles: 1. The Preservation of "Delisted" Media

Downloading files with names like "user-hidden" or "bfi2" from third-party sources is a classic example of "sideloading." While it allows users to access restricted content, it poses significant security risks, such as malware or data theft. You could write an argumentative piece on the balance between user freedom (the right to install what you want) and ecosystem security.

The "64-bit" and "OS110" tags point to a major turning point in mobile history: Apple’s transition to mandatory 64-bit support with iOS 11. This killed off thousands of older 32-bit apps. An essay could discuss how rapid hardware iteration forces a "survival of the fittest" environment for developers, where older art is often left behind. 3. Cybersecurity and the Risks of Sideloading