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Android verification is coming: Google confirms timeline and supported app stores

Google will launch mandatory developer verification on September 30, 2026. The rollout begins in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand before expanding globally in 2027. New APIs will allow developers to register package names in bulk or through CI/CD pipelines.

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Google specified the exact September 30 start date and the first four countries involved in the rollout.

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  1. Google Sets September 2026 Start Date for Android Developer Verification

    Google will launch mandatory developer verification on September 30, 2026. The rollout begins in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand before expanding globally in 2027. New APIs will allow developers to register package names in bulk or through CI/CD pipelines.

    What's confirmed:

    • Developer verification protections take effect on September 30, 2026.
    • The initial rollout includes users in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.
    • Protections will expand globally for all apps on certified Android devices in 2027.
    • Google is introducing a new Android system service in June.
    • The Android Developer ID Status API allows users to check if a package name is registered.
    • The Android Developer Console API enables the registration and management of package names within development environments.
    • Both new APIs support OAuth delegation for third-party platforms.
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  2. Google Announces September 2026 Timeline for Android Developer Verification

    Google is implementing a mandatory verification system for Android developers starting in September 2026. A new system service called Verifier will auto-install this month to check if apps are registered to verified developers. These changes will impact all apps on certified devices, including those that are sideloaded.

    What's confirmed:

    • Android developer verification is scheduled to begin in September 2026.
    • A new system service called Verifier will roll out this month to check if apps are registered to verified developers.
    • The verification process will include apps that are sideloaded on certified Android devices.
    • The rollout introduces new APIs and app registration requirements.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Android 17 is currently live on supported Pixel devices.
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