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1. rep_we+(OP)[view] [source] 2025-08-25 17:29:37
>>kotaKa+Ba
Google to make sideloading Android apps _harder_ by _force_ verifying developer identity for 25$ and bunch of legal documents.
2. kotaKa+Ba[view] [source] 2025-08-25 18:18:18
Also https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/25/google-will-require-develo... (from merged thread)

Official announcement 1: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-...

Official announcement 2: https://developer.android.com/developer-verification

Play Console Help: https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answ...

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3. jajuuk+Ui[view] [source] 2025-08-25 18:54:02
>>rep_we+(OP)
If you read the article you'd see that this is a separate account type that does not have a submission fee or require legal documents. It also doesn't prevent you from side loading. It's just part of the current scare screen system when it comes to side loading.
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4. rep_we+Pv[view] [source] 2025-08-25 20:05:15
>>jajuuk+Ui
> separate account type that does not have a submission fee or require legal documents

We do not know yet who will be considered "hobbyist". I would say they might check the user base. When hitting app installation threshold for let say 1,000 users, they will force you to pass the full legal check. Otherwise they will start blocking any further installations.

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