Android Developers: Android developer verification: Publishing paths for all developers

Android Developer Verification is crucial for a safer ecosystem. This session breaks down the compliance pathways for all developers, from large studios to hobbyists. We will outline the key requirements for publishing on Google Play and third-party app stores. The talk will feature a live demo of the new Limited Distribution accounts, showing how students and hobbyists can easily and safely share apps.



By the end of this session, you will be able to:



Understand the 3 main developer verification paths.

See the new Limited Distribution account flow live.

Identify your specific next steps for compliance.



Speakers: Rob Clifford, Naheed Vora



Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:30 - Why Android Developer Verification is needed

2:48 - Tailored pathways for every vertical

4:11 - Verification for Google Play and external apps

6:11 - Automating verification with APIs

9:22 - Limited distribution for students and hobbyists

10:45 - Advanced flow for power users

13:02 - Rollout roadmap and key milestones

13:54 - Action checklist and resources



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Event: Android Dev Summit 2026



Products Mentioned: Google Play, Limited Distribution Accounts, Privacy