this post was submitted on 19 Feb 2026
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Guys, can't we Just use e/OS? I thougt it wouldn't be affected?
Hoping that phones running e/OS wouldn't count as certified android devices anymore. Especially if they don't have Google Play Services on them.
"Starting in September 2026, Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers in order to be installed on certified Android devices"
EDIT: Found this from last August:
https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/26/android_developer_verification_sideloading/
The restrictions will apply to certified Android devices, meaning Google-approved and including the core Google apps and services. Most Android devices fall into this category, though niche options exist, such as mobiles running /e/OS, a de-Googled version of Android, or the open source LineageOS. The downside of using non-Google Android from a consumer perspective is that some apps might not install, such as those that use the Play Integrity API to verify that the app is "installed by Google Play, running on a genuine Android device."