Android Enterprise Recommended Smartphones Explained
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Recently, smartphone makers have started to promote their devices with a new terminology. Companies like Nokia and Motorola use the term, Android Enterprise Recommended. This new moniker holds a lot of significance. But, should you care? And is it relevant to the Indian market? Let’s find out!
The Definition
Android Enterprise Recommended is a new certification given by Google for the Android-powered smartphones. Subsequently, the devices have to meet the elevated enterprise requirements validated by Google. Interestingly, this is applicable even for non-stock OS running smartphones.
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LG V30+
Minimum requirements to enrol under Android Enterprise Recommended?
The device should be running on Android Nougat 7 or the newest version of Android OS. The device should have at least 2GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage. The smartphone should be powered by a chipset with at least 1.4 GHz clock speed with 64-bit architecture.
Google has also mentioned the camera requirements to get this certification. The device should have a 2MP+ front-facing camera and a 10MP+ primary camera.
The OEMs can enrol the devices using QR Code or Zero-touch enrollment. However, to make Zero-touch enrollment the device has to be running on Android 8 Oreo or the latest OS. The devices should receive the security update within 90 days of its release. Similarly, the phone should also receive one letter OS upgrade.
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BlackBerry KEYone
Android Enterprise Recommended Devices in India
- Google Pixel and Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL
- BlackBerry KEYone
- LG G6, V30
- Moto X4, Z2 Force
- Nokia 8
- Sony Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra, XZ Premium, XZ1, and XZ1 Compact