"After releasing the blueprint of its age verification app, the EU is now planning to integrate the Android app authentication check into the system. As per a Reddit forum, the EU is developing a

"After releasing the blueprint of its age verification app, the EU is now planning to integrate the Android app authentication check into the system. As per a Reddit forum, the EU is developing a white-label app to perform verification of the app’s integrity. This is being done to make sure that the app being used for the age verification service is “genuine”.

Now, since the new system of the EU’s age verification relies on the Google Play Integrity for the Android app verification, the app must be licensed by Google. It should be downloaded from the Play Store, and most importantly, all the device security checks must be cleared.

Though this seems like a step in the right direction, it is going to be concerning for custom ROM users. Since Play Integrity is mandatory, the user will be tied to using only the apps installed from the Play Store. This also means that no sideloaded or compiled application is going to pass the check."

https://www.androidheadlines.com/2025/07/eu-age-verification-app-to-ban-android-apps-not-licensed-by-google.html

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