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jamie-mh / AuthenticatorPro

📱 Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) client for Android + Wear OS
https://authenticatorpro.jmh.me
GNU General Public License v3.0
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Imminent removal from the Google Play Store #1162

Open jamie-mh opened 1 week ago

jamie-mh commented 1 week ago

On the 3rd of September 2024, my Google Play developer account will be deleted by Google and Authenticator Pro will no longer be available on the Google Play store. In line with the new Play Store policy, unless I consent to publicly displaying my home address, I will no longer be able to publish apps.

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The alternative is to register as an organisation, which involves renting a PO-box and a dedicated support phone number. Of course, this is unreasonable and unsustainable for a free app.

From September, Authenticator Pro will only be available through the F-Droid repos and from GitHub releases.

This is a heads-up for anyone wondering past this date.

OmarNazzal150 commented 1 week ago

Why is Authenticator Pro is getting removed from the Google Play Store 😢

DevynMonroe commented 1 week ago

Dear @jamie-mh,

Oh no! The main reason for this app is to not sell users' info, right? This is because your rating is higher than theirs and they want to intimidate. Like with all the alternative YT apps. It's ridiculous that they have to stomp out anyone who has something better than them. it's not like they don't own everything and that you have to succumb to using their play store. Oh well, we will promote everywhere else. I wouldn't want to be where the owners don't play fair anyways.

Always, L.

jfsawin commented 1 week ago

Does removal from the Play Store mean that Wear OS compatibility will break or be discontinued? I notice that the website's comparison says it's not supported in the F-Droid version. The Wear OS companion app is the only reason I chose to use Authenticator Pro.

MisterDams commented 6 days ago

Does removal from the Play Store mean that Wear OS compatibility will break or be discontinued?

WearOS app certainly needs to be signed to communicate. That actually is what makes Authenticator so great.

How much would you need for a PO-box ? Maybe we could help with the Donate button.

You could also contact a company or a non-profit organization, in France we have Framasoft that is a huge promoter of open source.

Edit : I read the policy, and as a personal developer, it indicates that only your country would be public and not the whole address (which is displayed for companies). At least in the French version (maybe our personal data are more protected by GDPR)