{"id":169273,"date":"2021-02-02T14:23:23","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T11:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-an-uncertified-android-device\/"},"modified":"2021-02-02T14:23:23","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T11:23:23","slug":"what-is-an-uncertified-android-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-an-uncertified-android-device\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is an \u201cUncertified\u201d Android Device?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af7536528176\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af7536528176\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-an-uncertified-android-device\/#What_Happens_With_an_Uncertified_Device\" >What Happens With an Uncertified Device?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-an-uncertified-android-device\/#How_to_Check_if_Your_Android_Phone_Is_Uncertified\" >How to Check if Your Android Phone Is Uncertified<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Is an \u201cUncertified\u201d Android Device?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/android-broken-hero.png\" alt=\"android logo split in half\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A great thing about Android is its open nature. Any company can take Android\u2019s open-source code and put it on a device. This doesn\u2019t come without problems, though. Devices can be \u201cuncertified\u201d and lose access to some features. What does that mean?<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Are Android Skins?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Google has a list of requirements called the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/source.android.com\/compatibility\/cdd\">Compatibility Definition Document (CDD)<\/a>. These requirements must be met in order for a device to pass the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/source.android.com\/compatibility\/cts\">Compatibility Test Suite (CTS)<\/a> and be certified.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_With_an_Uncertified_Device\"><\/span>What Happens With an Uncertified Device?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Uncertified Android devices are very rare. The most common situation that leads to an uncertified device is rooting or custom ROMs. If you h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en to get your hands on an uncertified device, there are a few things you should know about it.<\/p>\n<p>In 2018, Google\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xda-developers.com\/how-to-fix-device-not-certified-by-google-error\/\">began warning users<\/a>\u00a0during the setup process that their device is not certified by Google. The user is still able to set up the phone and use it, but they can\u2019t access the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<p>First and foremost, Google can\u2019t ensure that the device is secure. These devices may not receive routine updates, which are critical for security.<\/p>\n<p>Without Play Protect, there\u2019s no certification that the Google apps on the device are real Google apps. These apps and features may also not work correctly.<\/p>\n<p>If your device somehow still managed to have Google apps pre-installed, Google can shut them down. For example, as of March 2021, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2021\/01\/19\/google-messages-stop-working-uncertified-android\/#:~:text=\" uncertified=\"\">Google Messages app doesn\u2019t work<\/a> on uncertified devices.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_if_Your_Android_Phone_Is_Uncertified\"><\/span>How to Check if Your Android Phone Is Uncertified<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As previously mentioned, the vast majority of Android users don\u2019t have to worry about their device being \u201cuncertified.\u201d In fact, if your device came with the Google Play Store, it\u2019s almost certainly certified. Here\u2019s how you can check.<\/p>\n<p>Open the Google Play Store on your Android phone or tablet. Tap the hamburger menu icon to open the sidebar menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021-01-26_16-26-02.jpg\" alt=\"tap the menu icon\" width=\"454\" height=\"177\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cSettings\u201d from the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021-01-26_16-27-10.jpg\" alt=\"select settings\" width=\"453\" height=\"236\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to the \u201cAbout\u201d section. Under \u201cPlay Protect Certification,\u201d it will say whether your device is certified or uncertified.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-710938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021-01-26_16-28-55.jpg\" alt=\"certification listing\" width=\"453\" height=\"295\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! If you find that your device is uncertified and you haven\u2019t modified it, you can check Google\u2019s list of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/googleplay\/answer\/1727131?hl=en\">supported Android devices<\/a> to see if yours is included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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