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title: "Google is planning to force all Android developers to submit…"
date: 2026-01-02
source: facebook
type: Archer T. Ships added a new photo.
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# Google is planning to force all Android developers to submit…

*January 2, 2026 · Facebook*

Google is planning to force all Android developers to submit identifying information, beginning in 2026, and globally in 2027.\
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If you want the freedom to install the apps of \_your\_ choosing, I encourage you to install / learn / use the following software:\
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\* GrapheneOS - most secure/private Android alternative (however, only works on Google\'s Pixel phones)\
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\* AXP.OS - sister project to GrapheneOS that works on many older / non-Pixel phones\
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\* Obtainium - app installer that installs directly from the developer repositories\
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\* F-Droid - app installer that only allows open source apps\
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Also, GrapheneOS developers are in partnership with an as yet un-named OEM hardware vendor to provide an alternative to Google\'s hardware. Watch for a release in late 2026/2027.

![Google is planning to force all Android developers to submit identifying information, beginning in 2026, and globally in 2027. If you want the freedom to install the apps of \_your\_ choosing, I encourage you to install / learn / use the following software: \* GrapheneOS - most secure/private Android alternative (however, only works on Google\'s Pixel phones) \* AXP.OS - sister project to GrapheneOS that works on many older / non-Pixel phones \* Obtainium - app installer that installs directly from the developer repositories \* F-Droid - app installer that only allows open source apps Also, GrapheneOS developers are in partnership with an as yet un-named OEM hardware vendor to provide an alternative to Google\'s hardware. Watch for a release in late 2026/2027.](img/2026-01-02-fb-001-img01.webp){style="max-width:100%; margin:1em 0"}