Android developer verification

Will your sideloaded Android apps still install after September 30?

From September 30, 2026, certified Android phones in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand block normal installs and updates of apps whose developers have not verified their identity with Google. Check your apps in seconds.

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How it works

  1. Paste your list

    Package names or the output of adb. Nothing to install, nothing leaves your list.

  2. We ask Google

    Every package is checked against the official Developer ID Status API.

  3. Know what breaks

    See which apps get blocked — and exactly how to keep them working.

Check your apps

adb shell pm list packages -3

How to get your app list

  1. On a computer with ADB: run adb shell pm list packages -3 and paste the output.
  2. Without a computer: open each app’s info page (Settings → Apps → the app → ⋮ / App details) — or just search the app below.
  3. F-Droid / Droid-ify users: the package name is shown on every app page.

What changes on September 30

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FAQ

What happens on September 30, 2026?

Certified Android devices (Android 7+) in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand start blocking normal installs and updates of apps whose developers have not registered with Google’s developer verification.

Are Google Play apps affected?

Play developers must also register, but almost all Play apps already are. The main impact is on apps from F-Droid, GitHub, websites and alternative stores.

Will my installed apps stop working?

No. Installed apps keep running. New installs and updates of unregistered apps need the advanced flow or ADB.

Where does the status come from?

From Google’s official Android Developer ID Status API, cached for a few hours. We do not store your app list.

When does it reach other countries?

Google has announced a global rollout for 2027.

Start the 24-hour clock today

The advanced flow takes a full day to unlock. Do it before you need it.

Step-by-step: install apps from unverified developers