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By making Android safer, we're protecting an environment for developers and users to confidently create and connect. This extra layer of security helps deter bad actors and makes it harder for them to repeatedly spread harm.
Next milestone: September 30, 2026

These protections begin for users installing apps from participating stores (Google Play, HONOR App Market, OPPO App Market, Galaxy Store, Palm Store, V-Appstore, GetApps) in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, on certified devices running Android 7+. In 2027, we'll expand this globally to all apps on certified devices.

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An update on developer verification, including regional enforcement details starting September 30, 2026, for select stores, and new APIs to automate workflows.

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To protect users from malware and scams, Android has launched Android developer verification, a program that verifies developers identities.

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