Android will block sideloading of unverified apps starting next year

[Redaktion]

Google announces new security measures for Android — a new developer verification requirement. Starting September 2026, sideloading apps from unverified developers will be blocked on Android. Google says it is making this move to combat the spread of malware and financial fraud.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Android-will-block-sideloading-of-unverified-apps-starting-next-year.1097806.0.html

[heffeque]

Good luck enforcing that in Europe.

[peter gozenya]

hate to say it but ill probably get an iderp for my next phone then