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Keep Android open!

Brave is joining the @eff, the @torproject, and 40+ other organizations in opposing Google's proposed Android developer registry.

Here's why we're taking this stand...

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Brave Mar 9

Starting September 2026, Android app devs must register with Google and upload government-issued ID, even if they don't use the Google Play Store.

This decision undermines Android's user-first ecosystem, presents massive privacy risks, and deepens Google’s surveillance economy.

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Brave Mar 9

Android is an open platform that lets users install apps outside Google Play. For example, they can download Brave via F-Droid to avoid Google's restrictions and tracking.

However, by forcing developers to register, Google makes itself the gatekeeper. https://brave.com/blog/keep-android-open/

Why Brave is opposing Google’s Android developer registry | Brave

Brave joins the EFF, the Tor Project, and others in calling on Google to withdraw its plan to require government ID from all Android developers, regardless of how they distribute their apps.

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@brave brave via fdroid ?then why i downloaded from github?