Keep Android Open (Stop Google from limiting APK file usage)

I don’t get it, how tf they gonna stop you on phones that already exist?

A. You can disable any new OS or device updates from Google.

B. You can keep your existing phone on Android 16 or prior (hell, I’m on 12)

C. Use alt OS like Graphene, Lineage, Iodé, /e/OS, CalyxOS (they’re back!!), etc

D. Sign out of Google on your phone, install F-Droid or something from APK package on FF derived browser.

I’m sure on brands new devices with that patch, plus anyone who doesn’t disable the auto updates will be blocked. But no way no how can Google stop us all!! 🖕🖕🏻🖕🏿🖕🏼

I think the goal is to push it silently as a Google system service, rather than wait for manufacturers to ship an OS or app store update.

There’s a real possibility your phone already has Android Developer Verifier installed and sitting dormant until enforcement begins.

You can check for the package now:

“com.google.android.verifier”

If it’s there…well…

Yep, just reinstall the OS so that’s removed, and you’re unimpacted. Easy.