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submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by jksalcedo@lemmy.ml to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

Does anyone here actually support Google's Developer Verification?

I don’t. I’ve put a warning about it in my repo because I’m against policies like sideloading restrictions, forced ID verification.

Curious what other devs here think. Is Play Store still worth the hassle?

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[-] artyom@piefed.social 6 points 3 days ago

No it means you won't be allowed to install the app on any certified devices at all. Regardless of where it's obtained.

[-] loutr@sh.itjust.works 7 points 3 days ago

@thingsiplay@lemmy.ml is right, it just means Google will refuse to publish it on the Play Store. It can still be installed by going through a convoluted process to enable sideloading.

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