Timelines and milestones The Android developer verification rollout happens in phases. This approach allows to incorporate your feedback and gives you time to prepare. Here's what to focus on at each

Timelines and milestones
The Android developer verification rollout happens in phases. This approach allows to incorporate your feedback
and gives you time to prepare. Here's what to focus on at each stage:
Date
Milestone
Developer focus
August 2025
New Android developer verification
Learn about the new requirements and sign up for early access.
requirements announced
October 2025
Early access begins
start your identity verification and app registration.
March 2026
Registration opens for all developers
Begin your identity verification and app registration for all apps you
want to remain installable on certified Android devices.
September
Regional enforcement begins
Verify compliance to avoid installation blocks on your apps in Brazil,
2026
Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.
2027 and
Global enforcement
The rollout continues worldwide.
beyond
Key concepts
Before you start, review these key terms:
Identity verification: The process of providing information and official documentation to your identity as
an individual or organization.
Package name registration: The process of creating a formal, verifiable link between yot
'арр'з unique
package name and signing keys.
App signing key: The certificate used to sign your APK.
on these devices. If
Certified Android devices: Google enforces Android developer verification
your app runs on a certified device;
езе requ
Of
source.
Android Developer Console (ADC): А console for developers who apps only Outside о
Play.
Google Play Console (PDC): The console for developers who distribute apps on Google Play. If you have a Play
Console account, use it to complete the verification requirements.