1. Device Categories
1.1. Knowledge Worker Devices
Android Enterprise Recommended knowledge worker devices are designed to meet the needs of professionals and knowledge workers, delivering a standard set of hardware, software, deployment and update specifications. These devices are meant to be used by a single employee and managed through an enterprise mobility management solution.
1.2. Rugged Devices
Android Enterprise Recommended rugged devices are designed to perform in harsh working conditions and stay up to date over long deployments. These devices offer a standard set of hardware, software, deployment and update specifications and also meet requirements for drop-testing and ingress protection. These devices can be used by a single employee or shared between employees.
2. Android Enterprise Recommended - Knowledge Workers - 8.0
2.1. Operating System
Android 8.0+
2.2. Minimum device specifications
2 GB
32 GB
1.4GHz
8+ hour (active)
2MP / 10MP
64-bit
2.3. Bulk device enrollment
- QR code
- Zero-touch enrollment
2.4. UI/UX
- Contacts
- Downloads
- Play Store
- EMM app (if bundled in the system image)
- Camera
- Contacts
- Downloads
- Messaging
- Dialer
- Play Store
- Settings
- EMM app (if bundled in the system image)
- Contacts
- Dialer
- Settings, etc.
Use standard branding and strings
Devices must adhere to standard provisioning screen flows
2.5. Services
90-day security updates
Support current shipping release + one letter upgrade
Unlocked device must be available for purchase by enterprise customers through either:
- A 3rd-party distributor
- Direct from manufacturer
* Devices that are targeted exclusively for one specific country may apply for an exemption.
3. Android Enterprise Recommended - Knowledge Workers - 9.0
3.1. Operating System
Android 9.0+
3.2. Minimum device specifications
2 GB
32 GB
1.4GHz
8+ hour (active)
2MP / 8MP
64-bit
3.3. Bulk device enrollment
- Zero-touch enrollment
- QR code (If device includes camera)
- NFC (if device is NFC-enabled)
3.4. UI/UX
- Contacts
- Downloads
- Play Store
- EMM app (if bundled in the system image)
- Camera
- Contacts
- Downloads
- Messaging
- Dialer
- Play Store
- Settings
- EMM app (if bundled in the system image)
- Contacts
- Dialer
- Settings, etc.
Use standard branding and strings
Devices must adhere to standard provisioning screen flows
Device must comply with the defined Work Profile Experience including the following:
- Work apps must be grouped into a single UI container, as follows:
- Device must either have a Personal and Work apps tab or
- Provide a pre-populated Work Folder containing all pre-loaded Work applications.
3.5. Services
90-day security updates
Support current shipping release + one letter upgrade
Unlocked device must be available for purchase by enterprise customers through either:
- A 3rd-party distributor
- Direct from manufacturer
* Devices that are targeted exclusively for one specific country may apply for an exemption.
4. Android Enterprise Recommended - Rugged
4.1. Operating System
Android 7.0+
4.2. Minimum device specifications
2 GB
16 GB
1.1GHz
32-bit
IP64 certified
MIL-STD-810G or IEC 62-2-32, min. 4'(1.2M) repeated drops to concrete
4.3. Bulk device enrollment
- QR code
- Zero-touch enrollment (Required for Android 8.0 devices)
4.4. UI/UX
- Camera
- Contacts
- Downloads
- Messaging
- Dialer
- Play Store
- Settings
- EMM app (if bundled in the system image)
Devices must adhere to standard provisioning screen flows
4.5. Services
90-day security updates, available for five years from the launch date of the device
- Support current shipping release + one letter upgrade
- Future dessert upgrades, including carrier certification, must be available to all Enterprise Recommended devices within 18 months of the board support package (BSP) drop.