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Those of you who install non-google-play apps (aka: sideloading), what's your gameplan for the upcoming Google restrictions on Sideloading? (sh.itjust.works)

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[–] Areldyb@lemmy.world 43 points 1 year ago (1 child)

The change is global, but it's hitting those countries first (2026).

From the official post about the change:

October 2025: Early access begins. Invitations will be sent out gradually.
March 2026: Verification opens for all developers.
September 2026: These requirements go into effect in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. At this point, any app installed on a certified Android device in these regions must be registered by a verified developer.
2027 and beyond: We will continue to roll out these requirements globally.

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[–] SSUPII@sopuli.xyz -4 points 1 year ago*

I think it was clear I know about it, because I said "in a year's time". I even already sent this exact timeline in this thread

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