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 Watch the tools & performance sessions from Android Dev Summit 2026 → https://goo.gle/ADS26-Tools-and-Perf Watch all the sessions from Android Dev Summit 2026 → https://goo.gle/ADS26-All-Sessions Subscribe to Android Developers → https://goo.gle/AndroidDevs #AndroidDevSummit2026 Event: Android Dev Summit 2026 Products Mentioned: Google Play, Limited Distribution Accounts, Privacy