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Starting in August, installing APKs from unverified developers will require a new procedure called Advanced Flow. It involves enabling developer mode, rebooting the device, and waiting 24 hours with biometric verification.

After that, you choose: allow the APK installation for 7 days or indefinitely. The procedure is a one-time process and applies to all versions of Android.

Will the 24-hour wait stop you from installing APKs outside the store?

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[–] artyom@piefed.social 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

You should read that link you posted because your info is out of date

[–] undefinedTruth@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

If you are referring to the suggested "advanced flow" this is what I am referring to as "crazy workaround" in my original comment. And in practice that doesn't mean anything.

Until Google provides a shipping implementation that can be independently verified, our position remains unchanged: all apps from non-registered developers will be blocked once their lockdown goes into effect in September 2026.

[–] artyom@piefed.social 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

It means there is no demand for KYC, as you suggested.

[–] undefinedTruth@lemmy.zip 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Yes, you do. Unless you are developing an app just for your friends, or you expect everyone not on a custom ROM to go through the ridiculous "advanced flow".

In addition to the advanced flow we’re building free, limited distribution accounts for students and hobbyists. This allows you to share apps with a small group (up to 20 devices) without needing to provide a government-issued ID or pay a registration fee. This ensures Android remains an open platform for learning and experimentation while maintaining robust protections for the broader community.

The above is from the official update by Google.

[–] artyom@piefed.social 0 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

No, you don't.

or you expect everyone not on a custom ROM to go through the ridiculous "advanced flow".

That is the expectation.

[–] undefinedTruth@lemmy.zip 0 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

If you expect regular users to go through with this ridiculous process you are just naive. Anyone who distributes their app through something like F-Droid will either, have to choose between going through with giving Google their ID or lose 85% of their users, if they are lucky.

[–] artyom@piefed.social 0 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

What I expect is not up for debate. The fact is that your statement is wrong.

Anyone who can go through the current process can easily go through this new one.