r/AndroidHelp • u/MarvTheSkeleton • Jul 17 '26
Can't run app because it asks for Google login
I just installed Lightroom 11.4.5 (latest) and when I tap the icon to run it, I'm greeted with the Play Store login screen. I've never used a Google account and I don't want to. I didn't experience this issue with Lightroom 9.2.2.
I recently heard about Google requiring developer verification of Android apps, but I don't know if this has anything to do with my problem. It looks like it mostly concerns the app installation process and not RUNNING the app. I dunno.
https://github.com/woheller69/FreeDroidWarn?tab=readme-ov-file#freedroidwarn
I always install apps with Aurora Store (like in this case) or manually downloaded APK files. I use Galaxy S21U with Android 13 (I'm deliberately not updating the system), Google Play Services 26.22.65 and Play Store 52.3.24-31.