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Android will become a locked-down platform in 194 days (keepandroidopen.org)
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[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 7 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

IMO the big problem with this is for old APKs that were created before this new developer registration requirement- you won't be able to install them at all without rooting or using a different vanilla Android version.

It prohibits developers from creating apps and maintaining their anonymity but it also prevents scammers from anonymously stealing people's money with fake apps.

Will be a big problem if their developer registration process is difficult or used as a restriction somehow to govern who can register.

[–] shneancy@lemmy.world 4 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

can i walk around this by simply never updating my phone? been (not?) doing that for a year already anyways

[–] yes@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (1 children)

Will most likely not be a problem short-term but over time there will be apps that will require a newer OS version than the one you are stuck on and just stop running.

The main reason you should not do that is because of known security issues that are not fixed in your old install. So you are opening yourself up to being more vulnerable to malicious software.

[–] shneancy@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

aw whack you're right, when my banking app stops supporting my OS version i'll have to update

ya i know, but i don't really download anything on my phone or click suspicious links, i know this is not a perfect defence, but honestly, i hate UI changes more than i worry about malicious software

[–] yes@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 hours ago

Just wanted you to be aware. Not blaming you. It's an overall shitty situation / outlook.