Google Android Sideloading Restrictions: Sept 30 Explained

13 days ago by Sunshine to c/linuxphones

Google Android sideloading restrictions: what changes September 30, and what doesn't Google's Android developer verification rule gets its first real-world...

Google's Android developer verification rule gets its first real-world test on September 30, 2026. In Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, installing or updating an app on a certified Android device will require that app's developer to be registered with Google.

Sammirr 42 points 13 days ago

Obligatory Fuck Google

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cheat700000007 26 points 13 days ago

*installing

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cybernihongo 11 points 13 days ago

We don't want that. Fuck off Google.

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DoucheBagMcSwag 4 points 13 days ago

This article is either AI shit or is outdated.

Google has specified what the advanced flow is in detail (24 hour wait peep for one time)

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Successful_Try543 7 points 13 days ago

You forgot the mandatory reboot during the 24 h waiting period.

"Advanced flow" for installing apps

https://android-developers.googleblog.com/...

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Dojan 12 points 13 days ago

Ah well then it’s all fine. Of course Google should get to impose a moratorium on me installing software on a device I’ve bought. That’s only sensible.

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ArfArfWoof -3 points 13 days ago

sideloading is not a real word, stop being a shill

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cheeseburger 9 points 13 days ago

The post title is the same as the article headline, as it should be; it is the donkey/robot who wrote it using the term, not Sunshine.

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