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from what i understand: - if you compile from source and deploy via adb nothing changes - if you use a closed source binary, the identity of the owner becomes

from what i understand: - if you compile from source and deploy via adb nothing changes - if you use a closed source binary, the identity of the owner becomes mandatory so the issue is anonymously published closed source software?

stronglikedan 1y ago
> anonymously published closed source software Yes, like the software for my ebike conversion kit for which I only have the APK. I have vetted the software and would like to install it. If Google blocks that, then fuck them.
computerex 1y ago
> - if you use a closed source binary, the identity of the owner becomes mandatory So I can't just build an apk and distribute to others? What's the process for providing identity?
- potwinkle 1y ago
  Paying Google $25 for the privilege of giving them a picture of your face and license to save in their cloud.
fainpul 1y ago
> if you compile from source and deploy via adb nothing changes That's not how I understand it. Do you have a source? "Starting in September 2026, Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers in order to be installed on certified Android devices." https://developer.android.com/developer-verification https://developer.android.com/developer-verification
- kam 1y ago
  https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/09/lets-talk-security-answering-your-top.html https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/09/lets-talk-... > Android Studio is unaffected because deployments performed with adb, which Android Studio uses behind the scenes to push builds to devices, is unaffected.
  - fainpul 1y ago
    Thanks. So, simply sending a download link for an APK to a friend is not enough anymore - I now have to teach them how to install and use adb. EDIT > we are also introducing a free developer account type that will allow teachers, students, and hobbyists to distribute apps to a limited number of devices without needing to provide a government ID. Depending on how they implement that, this would at least partially improve the situation. Sounds like no ID is required, but I assume the whole ordeal with registering each app is still mandatory.
    - fareesh 1y ago
      from what i understand the apk route still works fine, you just have to be willing to attach your identity to it via their verification + signing process

stronglikedan 1y ago

> anonymously published closed source software Yes, like the software for my ebike conversion kit for which I only have the APK. I have vetted the software and would like to install it. If Google blocks that, then fuck them.

computerex 1y ago

> - if you use a closed source binary, the identity of the owner becomes mandatory So I can't just build an apk and distribute to others? What's the process for providing identity?

potwinkle 1y ago
Paying Google $25 for the privilege of giving them a picture of your face and license to save in their cloud.

fainpul 1y ago

> if you compile from source and deploy via adb nothing changes That's not how I understand it. Do you have a source? "Starting in September 2026, Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers in order to be installed on certified Android devices." https://developer.android.com/developer-verification https://developer.android.com/developer-verification

kam 1y ago
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/09/lets-talk-security-answering-your-top.html https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/09/lets-talk-... > Android Studio is unaffected because deployments performed with adb, which Android Studio uses behind the scenes to push builds to devices, is unaffected.
- fainpul 1y ago
  Thanks. So, simply sending a download link for an APK to a friend is not enough anymore - I now have to teach them how to install and use adb. EDIT > we are also introducing a free developer account type that will allow teachers, students, and hobbyists to distribute apps to a limited number of devices without needing to provide a government ID. Depending on how they implement that, this would at least partially improve the situation. Sounds like no ID is required, but I assume the whole ordeal with registering each app is still mandatory.
  - fareesh 1y ago
    from what i understand the apk route still works fine, you just have to be willing to attach your identity to it via their verification + signing process