Google is tightening rules on Android sideloading, starting June 2026 and globally in 2027. The move adds developer verification and new account options to make sideloading safer. Sideloading allows users to install apps outside Google Play. With these changes, Google is pushing for stronger protections while still giving flexibility to developers and hobbyists. In June, a new system service will roll out to most Android devices to support developer registration. By July, Google will launch the Android Developer ID Status API and early access to the Developer Console API. There will be a limited number of distribution accounts, which lets students and hobbyists share apps with up to 20 devices without the need for a government ID or fees. August… Read More
Google sets timeline for Android sideloading changes
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