Google to require developer verification to install and sideload Android apps

Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by chasil on Monday August 25, 2025 @08:33PM (#45020883)

LineageOS currently says that it won't install over the latest update on the 6a.

You can try it, but don't cry if it bricks.

The newish one I bought got GrapheneOS instead. That worked without a hitch, but it's got more than a few problems.

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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by gaudystead on Monday August 25, 2025 @09:09PM (#45021115)

What problems are you running into on Graphene OS? Maybe we have different workflows, but it works just fine for my purposes.

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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by chasil on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @05:08AM (#45024110)

No root is the dealbreaker.

The browser doesn't handle dark mode well.

The launcher is primitive. Why didn't they just take Trebuchet?

I was also very used to pattern unlock.

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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by tholdem on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @11:55AM (#45028288)

No root is a major security feature, you have chosen an OS that prioritizes security.

Use some other browser if dark mode is really important to you.

I think the launcher is good and I can't think of anything to improve on it. I'm happy it's the default, but I'm sure you can switch to a different launcher if you want.

Pattern unlock is also not there because of security.

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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by hellojesus on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @05:37PM (#45032623)

I have issues getting sms pass through to a secondary profile, especially if it is a group message or contains media. I have to remember to open the messaging app for it to actually refresh and download/notify me of new messages.

It didn't used to be like this but started maybe a year ago.

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