So then, in 194 days, Android will be an inferior version of iOS and you may as well just switch to Apple because their devices have a better security posture.
this post was submitted on 19 Feb 2026
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How do I "uncertify"y Android device? Install a fork I guess. Shame it's not as easy as installing a new OS on the desktop.
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IMO the big problem with this is for old APKs that were created before this new developer registration requirement- you won't be able to install them at all without rooting or using a different vanilla Android version.
It prohibits developers from creating apps and maintaining their anonymity but it also prevents scammers from anonymously stealing people's money with fake apps.
Will be a big problem if their developer registration process is difficult or used as a restriction somehow to govern who can register.
can i walk around this by simply never updating my phone? been (not?) doing that for a year already anyways
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Are there any details on how it will be implemented? Will it affect older versions or just new/updated devices?