Google to Require Identity Verification for All Android Developers Starting Next Year
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9mo ago· 2 min readenNews
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Summary
Google is implementing new security measures requiring all Android developers to verify their identities starting next year, regardless of whether they distribute apps through the Play Store or alternative channels. This policy will apply to all certified Android devices globally, though the rollout will be gradual. Google emphasizes that Android will remain open, allowing developers to continue distributing apps outside the Play Store through other app stores or sideloading, but with enhanced identity verification requirements.
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· 3 pulledGoogle will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store
The changes will affect all certified Android devices once live, though the global rollout will be more gradual
This does not mean developers can't distribute outside of the Play Store through other app stores or via sideloading — Android will remain open in that regard
Google will ask all Android developers to verify their identity starting next year.
