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Google announced that as of September 2026, it will no longer be possible to develop apps for the Android platform without first registering centrally with Google.
This registration will involve:
- Paying a fee to Google
- Agreeing to Googleβs Terms and Conditions
- Providing government identification
- Uploading evidence of the developerβs private signing key
- Listing all current and future application identifiers
"""
@teledyn if you happen to have a Pixel device, I'd highly recommend GrapheneOS.
I don't know if you can disable auto-updates in stock Android, but I know Google can remotely remove apps from it.
@alice I do expect they can do anything they like 'cause no matter who I paid what, it isn't MY phone, but my griping aside, what I want to block are System updates; they give me an option to _delay_, but I want similar to Linux where I can simply stop checking for updates.
Which brings up #GrapheneOS; it is said run on my Samsung S20, but (a) it is a one way trip and (b) I am not yet completely off my Google Workspace that also includes family members (all reluctant to change), so I would still be tied to Google and not sure how Graphene sits in that situation. As much as I try to use FDroid apps, there are still many I can only get via Google although perhaps there will be a Reform Movement in the pirate apk shops, trojan-free like it used to be.
@zymurgeek I use 2FAS on GrapheneOS for auth stuff, but I haven't run into any apps that don't work except Google Wallet (which might work now, but fuck Google, so ππΌββοΈ).
Is there any alternative to Google Wallet? I tap to pay almost daily.
@teledyn I put my NFC card in my phone case, then just tap my phone π
@zymurgeek @dianea @teledyn @alice yes, Microsoft Authenticator works in the attached exploit protection configuration!
Genuinely everything works on GrapheneOS, you just might have to hit that little compatibility mode toggle at the top.
Also, install sandboxed Play Services on a profile separate from your main profile to mitigate any big tech surveillance concerns without reducing the capabilities of your daily driver. Enhanced user profiles are very useful
@ProbablyNotAFed @zymurgeek @alice
+1 on @dianea 's comment - been using a P7Pro for daily driver and P6a for "experimenting" and both have run GrapheneOS just fine for some time now. My best geeking days are behind me and the install was brainless and have only had a couple minor gotchas which have turned out to be documented on the interwebs.
@teledyn As far as Google Workspace, I have that for family as well and no issues. Am not aware of any way to stop GrapheneOS updates if you migrate.
FWIW I use Ageis for 2FA today and Authy previously, also no issues.
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