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  "path": "/t/google-will-require-developer-verification-to-install-android-apps-including-sideloading/33123?page=26#post_532",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-31T18:21:57.000Z",
  "site": "https://forum.f-droid.org",
  "textContent": "I understood that the creation of a Google developer account is not needed for users to install any software, after jumping through the new hoops to turn on Unknown Sources.\n\nIsn’t that the case?\n\nIf yes, in effect, not much changes from the current way of installing any software other than the (more bothersome) way of turning on Unknown Sources.",
  "title": "Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading"
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