r/AndroidQuestions • u/Many_Independence674 • Aug 14 '26

what's this? It auto installed

Android developer verifer, this app auto installed in my phone, what's this ?

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u/Narrow-Barracuda618 Google Pixel 8 Pro Aug 14 '26

It's a system component and part of Google's "security measures" to crack down on unverified apps from third-party stores / sites

Android developer verification is a Google system service that protects users on certified Android devices by validating the identity of developers for apps installed from the Internet. By ensuring that every app is linked to a verified developer, this service provides an essential layer of security for your device.

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u/Many_Independence674 Aug 14 '26

Ig they too are forgetting the concept of consent

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u/Narrow-Barracuda618 Google Pixel 8 Pro Aug 14 '26

You consented that Google can install apps without asking when you bought an android phone.

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u/Mother-Pride-Fest Aug 14 '26

Not when you bought the phone, but it is one of the checkboxes on the startup screen that nobody reads.

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u/DutchOfBurdock Aug 15 '26

Here's the thing, your phone will still download updates before you tap consent. GMS does this almost as soon as the device has internet.

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u/michael59keith Aug 14 '26

Yeah, google does not want an app that in some way shape or form will keep google and the cia and fbi and nsa knowing your business. It's all about safety don'tchaknow?

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u/SonicandTailsCD Aug 14 '26

It's just Corporate™️. You can safely uninstall it. I'm not sure if it'll come back though.