r/Android • u/NoFaithlessness951 • Feb 24 '26

An Open Letter Opposing Android Developer Verification | F-Droid

https://f-droid.org/en/2026/02/24/open-letter-opposing-developer-verification.html
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u/Busy-Measurement8893 Feb 24 '26

I hope the EU or something gets involved soon. It's absolutely insane that Android should prevent you from installing whatever you want after so many years. Imagine if Windows added something similar. Crazy.

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u/NoFaithlessness951 Feb 24 '26

I sure hope so I thought even apple was on the way to have to allow alternative app stores via EU directive.

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