Correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember that the anonymous option on the Aurora Store draws from a pool of real Google accounts created by the Aurora team. So it should count.
No idea if Android lets an app run itself in the background after merely installing it though. If it does, that might let trackers in.
if I had to guess it's not the install but the mandatory login that counts
Depends on what exactly it's tracking. Is it tracking downloads from the Play Store. Installs based on a tracker embedded in the app once installed, or logins through the app. You'll likely have to ask the friend to check the terms of the sponsorship to determine that.
Depends on the app, some require a Google account and/or a certified OS. You'll have to try it.
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