F-Droid
org.fdroid.fdroid
Will F-Droid still install after September 30, 2026?
Enforcement starts in
Developer verification status for F-Droid
- Usually installed from
- f-droid.org
- Category
- App stores & installers
- Enforcement date
- 30 Sep 2026
What this means for F-Droid
F-Droid is not registered to a verified developer yet. From September 30, 2026, certified phones in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand will refuse normal installs and updates of F-Droid unless you enable the advanced flow or install via ADB.
How to keep using F-Droid
Already installed? F-Droid keeps running. The block applies to new installs and updates.
Start the advanced flow now (it takes 24 hours): see the step-by-step guide.
Installing from a store app (f-droid.org)? The store itself must also be allowed — check it too.
Developer of F-Droid? Registration costs $25 (free for hobby apps limited to 20 devices).
FAQ
Will F-Droid stop working on September 30, 2026?
No. Already-installed apps keep running. What changes is installing and updating: if F-Droid is from an unregistered developer, certified phones in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand will block normal installs and updates.
Is F-Droid affected outside Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand?
Not yet. Google plans a global rollout in 2027, so checking now helps you prepare.
How can I still install F-Droid if it is not verified?
Enable “Allow apps from unverified developers” in Developer options (24-hour wait), or install it from a computer with ADB.
Other app stores & installers
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