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Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities

Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store. Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their accountability for their apps. Rolling out in phases from September 2026, these new verification requirements are aimed at protecting users from malware by making it …

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