Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/25/google-will-require-developer-verification-for-android-apps-outside-the-play-store/

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.

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CameronDev@programming.dev · 16 pts · 1y

These assholes deleted my verified play store account because my app s didn't need updates. They really are trying to build a closed trash heap.

pimento64@sopuli.xyz · 6 pts · 1y

Actually Google you shall not, try and stop me

throws_lemy@lemmy.nz · 5 pts · 1y

Another excuses from goolag to create their walled garden on Android OS. That means it will be more difficult to install .apk from f-droid or from other sources.

We desperately need a real open source mobile OS.

Sxan@piefed.zip · 4 pts · 1y

Or else what?

epicshepich@programming.dev · 2 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Is this likely to impact Graphene OS?

tranquil_cassowary@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

It won’t apply to GrapheneOS. It only applies to certified OSes and GrapheneOS is not certified because it doesn’t license Google Mobile Services.

Manifish_Destiny@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

Lol continue to get fucked, google.