Credit: Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek Sign in to your How-To Geek account Summary Google’s developer-ID decree forces gov IDs, fees, and approval for every Android app by Sept 2026. Though Google says sideloading remains, the rule gives Google control — sideloading is effectively dead. Security rationale is weak; Play Store has malware, and F‑Droid warns this threatens app freedom. One of the biggest benefits Android has always offered is the freedom to own your device truly. Now, with a new developer decree, that freedom is in jeopardy—but Google claims that isn’t the case. Not everyone agrees. In case you haven’t...
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Credit: Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek Sign in to your How-To Geek account Summary Google’s developer-ID decree forces gov IDs, fees, and approval for every Android app by Sept 2026. Though Google says sideloading remains, the rule gives Google control — sideloading is effectively dead. Security rationale is weak; Play Store has malware, and F‑Droid warns this threatens app freedom. One of the biggest benefits Android has always offered is the freedom to own your device truly. Now, with a new developer decree, that freedom is in jeopardy—but Google claims that isn’t the case. Not everyone agrees. In case you haven’t...