Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store | TechCrunch
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Google will ask all Android developers to verify their identity starting next year.

cross-posted from: https://jlai.lu/post/24787719

Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store.

    • TheCoralReefsAreDying69@lemmy.world
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      8 days ago

      If you have the stock OS from the manufacturer, it will affect you. If you flash a custom ROM, it won’t.

      Edit: You can still use F-Droid regardless of which android you’re running, but if you run stock you can only install the apps that have developers registered with google.