3) And how can we keep on using F-Droid and other app stores?

4) How can we install apps made by devs who won't do the verification dance with Google?

Developers who distribute Android apps on other app stores are not strictly required to undergo verification and thus can remain anonymous, but if they choose not to, then later this year (when the enforcement of verification goes active) their apps can only be installed on certified Android devices via ADB and/or the new advanced flow.

Thus, you can still install unregistered apps if they're distributed via F-Droid or other sources, but to do so, you will need to use ADB and/or go through the new advanced flow. And remember, the new advanced flow is a one-time process - once you go through with it, you can allow your device to install unregistered apps indefinitely!

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ncr100 8 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

Mishall This sounds illegal.

Bad implementation. Like the SAVE act that requires you to bring your up to date passport just to vote. It's clearly user hostile.

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user34283 10 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I only hope this brilliant proposal is met with a new advanced fine from regulators.

	▲	nslsm 34 minutes ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Regulators will be super happy to know they can control what you can install on your phone just by telling Google to take apps down.
	▲	dugite-code 10 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		I know I'm writing a complaint to my country's regulator after this. This is just blatant anti-competitive behaviour.