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On August 25th, 2025, [[Google]] announced an upcoming application installation restriction on Google-certified [[Android]] devices, requiring '''all''' developers to register & verify their identity through the Developer Verification program before their apps can be installed on Android devices. This requirement extends to '''''all''''' installation methods including sideloading, third-party app stores, & direct APK installations. This is a giant shift from | On August 25th, 2025, [[Google]] announced an upcoming application installation restriction on Google-certified [[Android]] devices, requiring '''all''' developers to register & verify their identity through the Developer Verification program before their apps can be installed on Android devices. This requirement extends to '''''all''''' installation methods including sideloading, third-party app stores, & direct APK installations. This is a giant shift from Android's traditionally open ecosystem. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||