By September 2026, all developers must be registered to enable sideloading. Developers who only distribute apps outside the Play Store have to create an account in the Android Developer Console.

Google has introduced Android developer verification, a system that requires developers to verify their identity before ...

Google is starting to roll out its Android developer verification process with a phased rollout plan, alongside new rules and ...

Google expands Android developer verification globally after September rollout, adding authentication and delays to ...