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The Ongoing Evolution of Android: Where Do We Go From Here?
Android has come a long way since its early days, evolving from a basic smartphone OS to a powerful platform that powers billions of devices worldwide. With every major release, we see improvements in performance, security, design, and user experience. From Android’s open-source flexibility to the introduction of Material You and AI-driven features, the platform keeps pushing the boundaries. One of the strengths of Android has always been its customization. Users love being able to tweak their device—from launchers and widgets to ROMs and root access. However, as Android becomes more polished and secure, some of these freedoms have become more limited. Is the trade-off worth it? Another topic worth exploring is Android’s fragmentation. While it gives manufacturers flexibility, it also creates inconsistency in updates and app performance. With initiatives like Project Treble and Android One, Google has made strides, but are we seeing real results? And now with AI integration, foldable phones, and powerful chipsets becoming the norm, it’s exciting to think about where Android is headed next. What are your thoughts on the current state of Android? Are you satisfied with the direction it’s going, or do you miss the old Android freedom? What improvements would you like to see in the next version? Looking forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts!
Can we set beta channel of public app in policy?
We have an application published on the play store that is used as require for setup app, I have different channels in play console, production and beta/closed. In AMAPI policy, we can set "accessibleTrackIds": [ string ] so that a particular channel is used to download the application. Here is the issue, when we go to the advanced settings in the play console for the app and turn on Managed Google Play, it shows that the app will become private and this can not be undone. Is this the way or we can use the public application's testing channel by specifying its track id in the policy and it will download for eg. if beta is added then it will download the beta channel app and if there is no track id mentioned then it will default to the production application? Another thing is that, how to get the track id in case we can do this?Device Admin App not present in work Profile
Hey Guys, I am enrolling a device in my MDM app as profile owner. A work profile was created but the MDM app with the device admin privilege is missing from the work profile . Has anyone come across such an issue before? If yes any help would be really appreciated . This is a Samsung M05 .Android 14 device.
Proposal for a Dedicated Android User Idea Hub
Dear Android Team, I’d like to propose the creation of an official, user-friendly platform—an “Android Idea Hub”—where end users can submit, discuss, and vote on suggestions for improving the Android ecosystem. While developer-focused channels like the Android Open Source Project exist, there’s a clear gap for everyday users to contribute ideas that could enhance the platform’s functionality and user experience. Why This Matters: User-Driven Innovation: Users live with Android daily and often spot practical opportunities for improvement—like my recent suggestion for time change notifications—that might not surface in developer-only spaces. Lost Potential: Dismissing user feedback as “out of scope” risks alienating your community and squanders valuable insights that could set Android apart from competitors. Engagement & Loyalty: A space where users feel heard would boost satisfaction, trust, and long-term loyalty to the platform. What It Could Look Like: A simple portal or app section where users submit ideas with descriptions and use cases. Community voting to prioritize the most popular or impactful suggestions. Regular feedback from the Android team (e.g., “Under Review,” “Planned,” or “Not Feasible—Here’s Why”) to keep users engaged and informed. This isn’t about replacing developer workflows but complementing them with a direct line to your millions of users. Take my time change notification idea: it’s a small tweak with real benefits—better sleep prep, smoother daily planning—that got shrugged off without a clear path forward. An Idea Hub could ensure suggestions like these don’t just vanish into the void. I’d love to hear your thoughts or discuss how this could work. Android thrives when it listens, and this could be a game-changer for both users and the platform. Best regards, AFPRODShare your AI Success Story: Android Enterprise customer testimonials & quotes needed!
Hey everyone, I hope you are having a good week. AI is evolving fast, and we're curious how it's starting to shape your work on Android. Has your company embraced it wholeheartedly or are you finding people more reserved when implementing AI? As part of our end of year festival, we had a brilliant community post by BenMcc all about the hopes and pitfalls of AI so far (well worth the read if you haven’t already), and we’re keen to keep the conversation going - what do you think of his observations about ownership/accountability and the future of AI? Whether you're a seasoned AI user or just dipping your toes in, we'd love to hear your experiences—even if they're initial observations or pilot projects. We’re looking for real-world examples and specific, impactful quotes that can be featured across our channels (or we could just have a great conversation below! 😀). It would be particularly interesting in learn about: Specific AI Use Cases: How are you leveraging AI tools in your daily work on Android? Google AI Tools: Are you using Gemini for Google Workspace, Circle to Search, Gemini models, on-device AI tools on Pixel, or other AI tools? Organizational Impact: How has AI improved your productivity, reduced costs, or streamlined processes? For example: "Gemini for Google Workspace has saved our team [X] hours per week by automating [specific task]." "Circle to Search has improved our ability to [specific action] while on the field." "On-device AI on Pixel allows us to [specific task] without needing constant internet access." Thank you in advance, Lizzie (and the Android Enterprise Team)
"Use System Certificates" with WifiEnterpriseConfig in Android
I would like to configure an Enterprise WiFi network for the user of my app. When I manually configure the network via the settings app, I choose "Use System Certificates" as CA certificate and set the domain to "". How can I set this option using WifiEnterpriseConfig? Got "Enterprise configuration mandates server certificate but validation is not enabled." error without specify a list of X.509 certificates. val suggestions = ArrayList<WifiNetworkSuggestion>() // WPA2 configuration val wificonfig = WifiEnterpriseConfig(); wificonfig.eapMethod = WifiEnterpriseConfig.Eap.PEAP wificonfig.phase2Method = WifiEnterpriseConfig.Phase2.MSCHAPV2 //wificonfig.caCertificates = ?? wificonfig.identity = binding.txtUserid.text.toString() wificonfig.password = binding.txtPassword.text.toString() wificonfig.domainSuffixMatch = "test.com" try { suggestions.add( WifiNetworkSuggestion.Builder() .setSsid("test") .setWpa2EnterpriseConfig(wificonfig) .setMacRandomizationSetting(RANDOMIZATION_PERSISTENT) .build() ) } catch (e: IllegalArgumentException) { showTip(e.message) }
SideLink in 5G NR
Hello everyone, I’m researching the implementation of Sidelink in 5G NR, particularly in commercial terminals or industrial modules that have already tested this functionality in real-world environments. We know that 3GPP introduced Sidelink in Release 16, with enhancements in R17 and R18, but so far, most deployments seem to focus on vehicles (V2X), industrial IoT, and private networks. I’m interested in learning whether there are pilot projects or tests with smartphones, IoT modules, or industrial devices that have activated Sidelink in scenarios such as: - Direct communication (D2D) without a mobile network - Coverage extension via Sidelink Relay - Support for positioning in private networks (RTT, OTDOA, AoA/AoD) (SideLink enhancement) So far, I have identified some modems supporting Sidelink, such as Qualcomm Snapdragon X65/X70, Mediatek Dimensity 9200, and Autotalks V2X, but it is unclear whether any commercial 5G terminals or modules have effectively implemented this functionality. Does anyone have experience with pilot projects, lab testing, or field deployments of this technology? Any insights into ongoing projects or details on activating Sidelink in current devices would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for sharing information!
Managed Google Play For an Enterprise
I am trying to create a web token to embed managed google play iframe, the code is given below: private static void getWebToken() throws GeneralSecurityException, IOException { WebToken webToken = getAndroidManagementClient().enterprises().webTokens().create("enterprises/LC01l28hdc",new WebToken()).execute(); System.out.println("Web Token: "+ webToken.toPrettyString()); } but after running it, I get a 400 Bad Request "code": 400 "reason": "badRequest" "status": "INVALID_ARGUMENT"
wifi with certificate not works with TOFU option
Hi all, we have many Motorola with Android 14 and the follow wifi configuration: EAP method: TLS Certificate CA: trusted certificate from our Microsoft CA server domain: the FQDN of the CA server user certificate: the user certificate identity: the user identity With this configuration the wifi connection failed the authentication In the past, we used TOFU (trust on first use) or "not validate" option instead of the Certificate CA and it worked, but now the "not validate" is no more available and TOFU no longer works Is there a way to fix the issue?
