Android devices vary wildly in features, and the operating system itself can look drastically different depending on the manufacturer. Despite all that variance, there is some important consistency for security’s sake. We’ll show you how to check whether your Android device is certified.
What Is an “Uncertified” Android Device?
Feb 2, 2021, 11:23 am EDT
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A great thing about Android is its open nature. Any company can take Android’s open-source code and put it on a device. This doesn’t come without problems, though. Devices can be “uncertified” and lose access to some features. What does that mean?
Android devices can look wildly different depending on the customizations that the manufacturer makes. However, as different as they may look, Google wants to ensure some level of consistency across devices, both in functionality and security.
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What Happens With an Uncertified Device?
Uncertified Android devices are very rare. The most common situation that leads to an uncertified device is rooting or custom ROMs. If you happen to get your hands on an uncertified device, there are a few things you should know about it.