Release checklist for 1.76.x - Release

[kjozwiak]

Feel free to copy this into an issue if you want to keep track of items per-milestone.
Be super sure that is replaced with the version you wish to use.

Prerequisites

• Double check the previous release/milestone and ensure everything has been QA'd
  • Note: If there's issues that need to be checked, create a master GH issue that lists the issues that need to be QA'd
• Ensure that the RC can be launched via the GPS internal test channel (basically verifying that .aab updates are working)
• Consult with the security team to ensure that all security issues have been included.
  • Release using the critical feature (forces users to update/restart) if there's a zero day vulnerability being exploited
• Consult with PR team (@catherinecorre) and provide heads up on release timing, screenshots, other deliverable's.

Security/Privacy Checks

• Download the latest version of ClassyShark3xodus and ensure that zero trackers are found within Brave.
  • Once scanned, ensured that selecting Settings -> Sub Totals also displays zero trackers

Good Example (Brave)	Good Example (Brave)	Bad Example (Firefox)

Release Notes to Staging

• Mark closed issues in github as release-notes/exclude or release-notes/include.
• Commit release notes to CHANGELOG_Android.md in the brave-browser master branch
• Stage release notes to https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/releases/

[kjozwiak]

Verification PASSED on Pixel 6 running Android 15 using the following build(s):

Brave | 1.76.73 Chromium: 134.0.6998.45 (Official Build) (64-bit)
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Revision | 7ce94109896c1bebebdd37d24b4ccf28e47deef0
OS | Android 15; Build/AP4A.250205.002; 35; REL

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Verification PASSED on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra running Android 14 using the following build(s):

Brave | 1.76.73 Chromium: 134.0.6998.45 (Official Build) (64-bit)
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Revision | 7ce94109896c1bebebdd37d24b4ccf28e47deef0
OS | Android 14; Build/UP1A.231005.007; 34; REL