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Google will allow users to sideload Android apps without verification
(android-developers.googleblog.com)
this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2025
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> Does this mean F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, Guardian Project, etc, are safe for now? The messaging is unclear.
They probably aren't right now, Google is just trying to soften the PR blow
> What about other android based OS like Graphene, etc? Will they be affected?
The change is being implemented in Google play services, not the android platform itself.