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Your phone is about to stop being yours. In September 2026, Google will block every Android app whose developer hasn't registered with them.

cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/46445602

Is this still going to happen? What can we do?

Zier
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Since this runs through the Play Store, what if the Play is disabled, Play Services are disabled but you are still on Android. They can’t enable this on your device right?

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Right. It’s on Google controlled Androids only. The issue is that the whole ecosystem gets damaged because it’s drawing a line between a controlled and a free phone. Google accepts a less valuable ecosystem for more control over the devices and apps that remain.

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