If you wander around the settings options of your Play Store app often, you might have already noticed the Device certification field under the About label. This tab shows if your device is ‘certified’ or ‘uncertified’, but what does this indicate?
Android device certification means a couple of things:
- Google provides certification for Android devices to make sure users receive secure and stable experiences. By working with manufacturers to run hundreds of compatibility tests, Google ensures devices adhere to the Android security and permissions model. These tests also verify that the Google apps pre-installed on devices are authentic, and that apps from the Play Store can work as intended.
- Certified devices come with Google Play Protect out-of-the-box, providing users with a suite of security features that include automatic device scanning for malware and Find My Device. This provides baseline protection against malware, privacy hacks and more.
Certification allows Google to ensure that apps and features will work perfectly on your device, as well as keep your data safe from the prying eyes of cyber criminals. If your device is uncertified, Google encourages customers to contact their device manufacturer and ask for a fully tested, Google certified device.
To know more about Android Device certification, you can visit: https://www.android.com/intl/fil_ph/certified/