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cross-posted from: https://jlai.lu/post/24787719

Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store.

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[–] thedruid@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Honestly, I don't know. I'll find something. Let the recommendations begin!

[–] COASTER1921@lemmy.ml 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

There's no alternative that won't have major limitations. I predict it'll just be more like going back to the days of jailbreaking to install unsigned apps. Unfortunately AOSP is already pretty much unusable without Google services installed for the vast majority of apps.

[–] thedruid@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

I'll thank you to not rain and piss facts on my moody parade. Just leave an irrationally cranky old man his delusions. Lol

[–] LunarLoony@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

A phone that isn't smart, probably

[–] thedruid@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

I've already gone to an analog pocket watch. Might as well go that route

[–] JamesBoeing737MAX@sopuli.xyz 1 points 11 months ago

Maybe Sailfishos, but it isn't open source and has practically no app support outside of android.