I do not normally post about this sort of thing, but I find it prudent to do so, as Google is threatening me. I am an Android and F-Droid user as well as a developer. Google is locking down the once open Android and trying to require government ID and a fee to Google for an app to even work on Android. This is frankly disgusting behavior and should be stopped. Visit https://keepandroidopen.org for more details.
Keep Android Open

Your phone is about to stop being yours. In September 2026, Google will block every Android app whose developer hasn't registered with them.