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Google reverses Android developer verification plan

🔁 Google has softened its planned Developer Verification requirements after widespread backlash, saying it will create a dedicated account type for limited app distribution and an advanced sideloading flow for experienced users. The original rule would have blocked installation of apps from unverified developers on certified devices beginning in 2026. Google says these changes respond to concerns from students, hobbyists, and power users who need accessible or higher-risk pathways to install apps.

Google to Verify Android Developers in Four Countries

🛡️ Google will require identity verification for all developers who distribute Android apps, including those that sideload software outside the Google Play ecosystem. Invitations begin October 2025, verification opens to all developers in March 2026, and enforcement starts September 2026 in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. The policy aims to curb impersonation, stop repeat malicious actors, and strengthen developer accountability while preserving user choice.