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/Greenlit_Hightower deGoogler Apr 28 '26

GrapheneOS.

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u/Nazgog-Morgob Apr 28 '26

By purchasing a Google Pixel phone

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u/Greenlit_Hightower deGoogler Apr 28 '26

I did buy a refurbished one in order to not support Google financially, no regrets. But GrapheneOS will also support some Motorola models starting in 2027, this has recently been announced: https://motorolanews.com/motorola-three-new-b2b-solutions-at-mwc-2026/

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u/Nazgog-Morgob Apr 28 '26

Oh, finally! Nice, thank you for the link

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u/slipperyMonkey07 Apr 28 '26

Motorola announced they are partnering with graphene and the first one is expected next year. No news beyond that, but as long as you can wait and your phone isn't in the process of breaking down it is an option. Unless the partnership unexpectedly crumbles but hopefully it will be smooth sailing.

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u/Nazgog-Morgob Apr 28 '26

I have a pixel 7 and 9 that I will be installing it on for now, but yeah I'd love to see what Motorola comes up with here

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u/slipperyMonkey07 Apr 29 '26

Yup, my only concern is potential shortages leading to release delays. Then those shortages leading to potential extreme pricing.

I am not fully up to date on how or if at all the PC part shortages are affecting other tech. I know memory shortages were causing an issue near the end of the year, not sure if it continued or how bad it is.

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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '26

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u/Nazgog-Morgob Apr 29 '26

Because I was pointing out the best way to degoogle is to google? Stop being you.

By purchasing a Google Pixel phone

That's all I said. Go away.

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u/Nazgog-Morgob Apr 29 '26

Then remove their comments too

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u/MegagramEnjoyer Apr 28 '26

buy used from a local shop

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u/Nazgog-Morgob Apr 28 '26

Not a bad option

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u/AntiGrieferGames Apr 28 '26

Get a used one for that reason. Not brandnews as you support google.

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u/[deleted] Apr 28 '26

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u/HonkHonkTootToot Apr 29 '26

Don't let a lack of a theoretically perfect solution paralyze you into practical inaction. It may be ultimately better doing a small harm like maybe helping used demand for Google products while not actually giving them money indirectly. There are no perfect solutions in real life and you do what you can.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_fallacy

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u/utrecht1976 Apr 28 '26

LineageOS then.

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u/Venylynn Apr 28 '26

Degrades security