Requirements of the mobile device (Android and iOS)
ANDROID DEVICE:
Minimum configuration:
- Android 8 and newer.
- Supporting Google Play and Google Play Services (some Huawei and unbranded devices are not supported);
- SIM card support with mobile phone number and 3G connectivity or better;
- RAM at least 1GB;
- Camera: back camera with resolution of at least 2MP;
- NFC reader;
Recommended configuration (for the best experience):
- Android 11 and newer.
- Supporting Google Play and Google Play Services (some Huawei and unbranded devices are not supported);
- SIM card support with mobile phone number and 4G connectivity or better;
- RAM at least 2GB;
- Storage of at least 32GB with at least 5GB of free storage;
- Camera: back camera with wide lens and resolution at least 4MP and auto-focus with LED diode for flash;
- A battery case is recommended in case battery capacity is less than 3500mAh;
- Dust and water protection (IP64, IP68) is recommended if the phone is used outside; (phone cover can protect the device in case it falls on the ground);
- Accelerometer and compass capability;
- NFC reader;
Example of recommended Android mobile devices:
- Samsung XCover 5, XCover Pro, A52, A72, S21, S21+, S22, S22+, Fold
- Caterpillar CAT S42, S42 H+, S52, S62
- Motorola G10, G30
- Google Pixel
- Oukitel WP12 (low cost), WP13, WP15 (biggest battery), WP17
Example of recommended Android tablets:
- Samsung Galaxy A7 LTE, A7 Lite LTE, A8 LTE, S6 LTE, S7 LTE, S7 5G
Not recommended Android manufacturers:
- Huawei, Xiaomi, Realme, Honor, OnePlus, ZTE, OPPO, Vivo, Lenovo (all due to security risks or bad user experience)
APPLE DEVICE:
iPhone and iPad devices with SIM card and iOS 15, iPad OS 15 and newer.
Example of recommended devices:
- iPhone SE, 6S, 7, 8, X, XR, XS, 11, 12, 13, 14 or newer
- iPad with SIM card support: Mini 4; Air 2; Pro or newer
TIP 1: to increase the capacity of the battery use a compatible phone cover with an additional built-in battery
TIP 2: We recommend buying one device of the new model to see if all Venzeo™ functionalities are working properly for your organization.
TIP 3: Venzeo™ mobile app works also with no internet connection. All data are sent once the device reconnects to a wifi.
WARNING 1: Android device cannot be rooted and developer mode needs to be disabled;
WARNING 2: Automatic network-provided time needs to be enabled to avoid SSL certificate errors; (Android manual, iOS manual)