Do Son Google's Android developer verification starts enforcing on Sept 30, 2026. See the full timeline, the 24-hour sideload flow, and the ADB exemption.
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Google will require developers to verify their identity to enable app sideloading on Android, a move intended to enhance security but with potential consequences.
Google will soon require all sideloaded Android apps to come from a verified developer. The move aims to combat malware, which is 50x more common in unverified apps.