Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store | TechCrunch
techcrunch.comGoogle will ask all Android developers to verify their identity starting next year.
cross-posted from: https://jlai.lu/post/24787719
Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store.
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Is this just a signature check when installing? Could it be bypassed by getting your dev cert and just signing everything you want to install? Things like obtainium and fdroid could even have a “load your own cert” option and automate this.