The September 2026 deadline is the part that never gets enough attention. Google says sideloading stays but also says every app needs a verified developer to even launch, and their 'advanced flow' for power users won't land before that deadline. The sideloading technical capability exists, but if the app won't run without Google's stamp, the sideload is theater. F-Droid has been right about this since the beginning.
this post was submitted on 24 Feb 2026
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F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device.
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