This is why we simply build Progressive Web Apps, PWAs don't require installing, they're simply bookmarks. Applications are ONLY necessary for offline use, anything and everything that needs the Internet to function can simply be a PWA.

Ultimately, this will drive more development of both hardware and software outside of Google's silos, which will be a good thing. Use of Graphene OS on de-googled phones loading apps from Obtainium will get better and better. Necessity is the Mother of Invention, sovereignty demands we control of territory we own and stop building sandcastles on others' beaches and stop using permissioned rental units.