r/degoogle 4d ago

Question Degoogeling will become required to install APK files google didn't approve

https://developer.android.com/developer-verification
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u/M1k3y_Jw 3d ago

This sounds like it violates the Digital Markets Act. Google can not use it's dominant position to gate-keep the platform and prevent side-loading.

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u/lmarcantonio 3d ago

The initial deployment will be non-EU, it seems. Wouldn't be surprised for an EU-only android branch.

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u/henk717 3d ago

This thing is not in android, its in the google play services. Any of the people here who actually degoogled their phone will not be effected.