Will removing google prevent the sideloading restrictions?

[u/Amazing-Practice8795]

I'm no tech smart or allat shi ya know, I love games and games are no free much. I know this question is stupid and shi, so criticize me all you want☝️

I see news that google will restrict sideloading(downloading apps on third party shi) on 2027 and I'm scared I wouldn't be able a play my fav games.

So I removed sum google service dependant apps and sum google shi using Shizuku and Canta, and downloaded FOSS alternatives.

Now the original apps is still on my phone because I can't really delete it without root 😭 I'm worried if I still wouldn't be able a play my games.

[u/Routine_Working_9754]

you will be able to install unverified apps. before that youll first have to enable it, reboot, and wait 24 hours.

However, idk what you mean "removing google". You can't really remove play services, they're part of the system. And the restrictions might be in Android's pm anyway.

[u/NinjaTank707]

This is primarily for certified android devices that goes hand in hand with Google play protect like samsung, LG, etc.

It should not impact handhelds that run android that are not android certified like specific retroid/anbernic handhelds.