[Android] Indie app devs, how to avoid 20 testers-2 weeks Play Store policy?

They'll still be a roadblock in getting me non-tech friends to get the app. A big layer of friction.

Tbh, I bought YT premium just because I didn't want to go through the entire process of YT revanced 😂

A lot of people are aware of how to side load apps because of things like some gaming (gambling) apps. Use that leverage.

Google has updated the review policy on publishing apps on the Play Store :

https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/14151465?hl=en

New dev accounts require 2 weeks of testing by 20 separate testers to publish apps