Haven’t read the article yet. Why is Google doing this??? Side loading is a feature, if you are concerned about user scams then leave a way out for people who understand the risks.
Edit: wait is this retaliation for the Play Store No Monopoly thing? Stinking bastards
Sounds like my next phone won’t use Android then, and I’ll tell everybody to avoid it. If only Linux mobile was in a hood place :(
Just run Lineage without Google services. It’s easy to do, I’m running it currently.
I use the Aurora app store for the rare app I need from Play.
The requirement will go into effect in September 2026 for users in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. Google notes how these countries have been “specifically impacted by these forms of fraudulent app scams.” Verification will then apply globally from 2027 onwards.
Interesting side note
either get fucked android or I am now a developer and my Id will be fuck-google-services.dev there’s my proof
