Android Developer Verification: FAQ
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- #Android Development
- #Developer Verification
- #App Distribution
- Non-compliance with Android developer verification by the September deadline will block app installations on certified devices in applicable regions.
- Limited Distribution accounts are available for hobbyists, students, and teachers, allowing app distribution to a limited number of devices without a government ID.
- ADB installations do not require verification, supporting developers in testing apps not ready for wider distribution.
- Enterprise apps distributed through organization stores on managed devices do not need verification, but registration is recommended for smoother installations from other sources.
- Modifying or hacking APKs for personal device use via ADB does not require verification.
- A D-U-N-S number is required for organizational registration and can be obtained for free from Dun & Bradstreet, with a process that may take up to 28 days.
- Personal information is used for identity verification and handled according to Google's Privacy Policy.
- A $25 fee applies for Full Distribution accounts in the ADC, covering administrative costs, with waivers for Limited Distribution accounts.
- Developers with a Play Console account can manage verification requirements for apps distributed outside of Play in one place.
- Apps using Play App Signing are automatically registered, as ownership information is securely identified.
- Feedback and help for the verification process can be directed to the Android Developer Console Help Center and Play Console Help Center.