[fainpul]

> if you compile from source and deploy via adb nothing changes

That's not how I understand it. Do you have a source?

"Starting in September 2026, Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers in order to be installed on certified Android devices."

https://developer.android.com/developer-verification

[kam]

https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/09/lets-talk-...

> Android Studio is unaffected because deployments performed with adb, which Android Studio uses behind the scenes to push builds to devices, is unaffected.

[fainpul]

Thanks.

So, simply sending a download link for an APK to a friend is not enough anymore - I now have to teach them how to install and use adb.

EDIT

> we are also introducing a free developer account type that will allow teachers, students, and hobbyists to distribute apps to a limited number of devices without needing to provide a government ID.

Depending on how they implement that, this would at least partially improve the situation. Sounds like no ID is required, but I assume the whole ordeal with registering each app is still mandatory.

[fareesh]

from what i understand the apk route still works fine, you just have to be willing to attach your identity to it via their verification + signing process