Developer verification will be extended to all Android apps on certified devices, starting September 2026 in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, then rolling out globally in 2027 and beyond. Developers must create an Android Developer Console account tied to a Google payment profile and pay a one-time $25 fee. Personal and organizational accounts require government-issued identity documents and verified phone numbers; organizations must also provide business registration documents and a verified website. Each app package name must be registered and linked via a public key certificate verified by uploading a package signed with the private key. Existing Play Store developers remain verified; students and hobbyists will have a less burdensome, fee-free option. Certified Android devices are Google-approved; de-Googled or custom Android builds may be excluded and could face app install limitations.
Currently, developer verification is already required for the Play Store but not for apps installed from other sources. Today, developers do not need to register with Google to deploy an Android app. That is changing. Developers will now need an Android Developer Console account, which like a Play Store account requires a one-time $25.00 fee, linked to a Google payment profile.
Organizations must also submit business registration documents and have a verified website. Finally, each app package name must be registered with Google with a public key certificate from the app signing pair, verified by uploading a package signed with the private key, to link it to the verified developer, though it is not necessary to upload the actual Android Package Kit (APK) that will be distributed.
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