Google’s developer verification program just requires developers to register, at which point sideloading becomes a non-issue with no waiting periods or anything else “in the way.”

The advanced flow process starts by enabling Developer mode.

Google on Monday said it's officially rolling out Android developer verification to all developers to combat the problem of bad actors distributing harmful apps while "hiding behind anonymity."

The development comes ahead of a planned verification mandate that goes into effect in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand this September, before it expands globally next year.

As part of this effort, Google is requiring app developers who distribute apps outside of Google Play to create an account in the Android Developer Console to confirm their identity. Those who distribute apps through Android's official app marketplace and have verified their identity may be "already set," the tech giant said.