Android will become a closed platform

[SteveJG]

@Gino_Enzini

if we don’t update Android maybe we can still develop apps without having registred

If you contact Google, maybe this can be modified not to be so onerous. See

Que sucedera con las app apk (What will happen with apps now that Android does not accept sideloading apk)

Starting in September 2026, Google is implementing a major shift in how sideloading works on Android through a new Developer Verification requirement. While Google maintains that sideloading is "not going anywhere," the process is becoming significantly more restricted. Key Changes Coming in 2026 Mandatory Verification: To be installable on certified Android devices, apps must come from developers who have verified their identity with Google. Registration Process: Developers must provide a go…

for some ideas. Google is introducing a "Limited Distribution" account type to provide a lighter path for students and hobbyists who do not need full-scale public distribution.