Google will require developer verification even for side loading...

[slitherjef]

Well, I see this pretty much as an end of unlocked bootloader's and rooting "your" device...

Probably won't effect most people however.

Google Will Require Developer Verification Even For Sideloading

Do you like writing software for Android, perhaps even sideload the occasional APK onto your Android device? In that case some big changes are heading your way, with Google announcing that they wil…

hackaday.com

 

[HouseLannister]

Wonder if this stops ReVanced “patches”

 

[robvalentine]

Wonder if this stops ReVanced “patches”

That's probably the main motivation TBH

 

[Harthag]

Wow, just reading about this. Terrible if true. When this happens I'll be done with Android and will just go back to using iPhones. There's no point. Love the freedom to do what I want with my device that I own. Including sideloading which is a big deal. Even paid YouTube Premium has issues I can't stand that are easily fixed with "patches." Take that away, there's no benefit to me of using Android at all.