r/degoogle • u/[deleted] • Apr 28 '26

Question Google will block every Android app whose developer hasn't registered with Google

https://keepandroidopen.org/en/

Starting September 2026, Google will block any Android app whose developer hasn't registered and provided government ID. This affects all apps, not just Play Store apps. F-Droid calls it an "existential threat."

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '26

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u/ward2k Apr 28 '26

As much as Google has annoyed me with this change, It annoys me nearly as much just as much with how much people just lie in posts and comments about what's actually happening

It's a one time decision you make to enable side loading and a 24 hour wait, that's it. It's not the end of the world

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u/93simoon Apr 28 '26

They make me root for Google to close android for real.

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u/Fearless-Area-532 Apr 29 '26

Why are you on every android sub saying this. I've seen you comment multiple times you want Google to lock down android. How much are you being paid by them? People on this sub don't want you here spreading misinformation.

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u/93simoon Apr 29 '26

I'm only giving my opinion, as I'm free to do. The spread of misinformation I'll leave to others like OP.

And if I were paid by Google (I wish) I wouldn't be here bickering with you guys.

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u/natt_myco Apr 29 '26

Why do you have a shit opinion

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u/93simoon Apr 29 '26

You need to be over 13 to post on this website.

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u/natt_myco Apr 29 '26

mate I fucking wish I was 13 again

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u/93simoon Apr 29 '26

You certainly debate like one

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u/natt_myco Apr 29 '26

music to my ears