Protest against google

[Rudxain]

Before I begin, I want to apologize (and warn) for all curse words that I'm about to say.

google gluegle is definitely an asshole a bunch of assholes. This is not a "conspiracy theory" it is a reality:

• A10 W^X (No more exec from data folder on targetAPI >= Android Q #1072): fundamentally breaks Termux, with no way to opt-out (for users; devs can "opt-out" but it's annoying for them), in the name of "security"
• A12 Child Process Restrictions ([Bug]: Android 12 Phantom Processes Killed "[Process completed (signal 9) - press Enter]" #2366): more than an annoyance, it can break many user workflows. They added an opt-out in A13, but it applies to all apps. "All or nothing" sound familiar?: you must enable internet for all or no apps because they want that sweet ad revenue (meanwhile Graphene respects us!).
• Developer "Verification": actually data-harvesting and walled-garden. "Apple" would be proud!
• In general, Linux & Java API breakage in favor of "official" Android SDK APIs. The consequence is slow workarounds at best, and no workarounds in the worst case.

And I'm "just a user"! Imagine the pain the maintainers are going through. I bet they're fed up even more than me.

So I propose that we protest against gluegle (goo-slop?) because we're all suffering thanks to their bullshit

[programmersd21]

damn google is rlly unfair man

[robertkirkman]

A10 W^X: fundamentally breaks Termux, with no way to opt-out (for users; devs can "opt-out" but it's annoying for them), in the name of "security"

I would not really say there is "no way to opt out"; we can continue using API level 24 (and, if necessary, can continue to increase it up to API level 28, because the problem starts at API level 29) for an extremely long period of time. I anticipate that an incredibly long period of time will elapse before API level 28 Apps are no longer able to actually install or run on the newest version of Android (especially when there is access to ADB install, and if all bionic libc functions are preserved with intact ABI in future Android)

[Rudxain]

I agree. But, while the current situation isn't as catastrophic as the "fundamentally break[s/s/ing/]" I wrote, it's still far from ideal :(

[Rudxain]

I want to see Termux-org sign this petition

[TheTearMiser]

Today I lodged formal complaints regarding Google's Android developer verification mandate.

If you want to do the same, the full list of global regulatory contacts is at keepandroidopen.org.

If your project is affected by the upcoming Android installation restrictions, you can help raise awareness by adding a banner.

• Websites — Add the countdown banner
• Repos — can quickly add this callout to the top of their repos

Important

Android application installation restrictions are coming in 2026.
This app may be affected by upcoming changes to Android that limit how applications can be installed outside the Play Store. Visit keepandroidopen.org to learn more and take action.

Please use them. September 2026 is closer than it looks.

[ValerieLehane]

This is nothing less than an attempt to kill open source, so they can silence all of our free speech. They want to reset us entirely back to central control of communications, end all independent media, and force you to subscribe to their rent-seeking bullshit. This is "network state" technofeudalism, as has been warned about for years. The computer hardware cartels, operating in flagrant violation of law and morality, make it that much more obvious. They should be careful that they don't invite the guillotine blades that some folks are sharpening already. They should, if they are wise, accept what I have just said as a friendly warning, because accountability will come, and they won't get away with this forever.

In the end, their money will NOT be able to save them. If they will allow me to help them to request humanity's mercy, they may survive, but they will need to learn humility quickly, before it is too late.