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"Verified Developers" are coming to Google Play.

Yes, this even applies to sideloading applications. Yes, sideloading will still technically be allowed, but only if the app comes from a verified developer.

Sideloading apps from unverified developers will be blocked on certified Android devices/OS, regardless of how you obtain the APK.

It seems the only way to install apps from nostr:nprofile1qqs83nn04fezvsu89p8xg7axjwye2u67errat3dx2um725fs7qnrqlgpzemhxue69uhkummnw3ex2mrfw3jhxtn0wfnj7klqyqq in the future might be to run a custom ROM such as Graphene, etc.

https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-android-security.html

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moonsettler 4mo ago

you no longer own the device you purchased. that's what i'm reading. an other nail in the coffin. now they just need to get manufacturers disable unlocking the bootloader. game over, thanks for playing!

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