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The hidden costs of building an Android phone Android Bytes (powered by Esper)
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As a manufacturer, building an Android phone to the spec you want has its challenges and costs. You need to deal with dozens of regulatory agencies and standards bodies as well as (shudder) work with carriers if you want a chance at making a splash with a new product.
From assembly to testing to retail, OSOM Privacy is chugging along as it prepares to launch its first smartphone, and we're glad to have co-founder/CEO Jason Keats and chief product officer Gary Anderson join us again for a special, extended, freewheeling episode of Android Bytes.
03:33 - 05:40 - Trademark secrecy, gatekeeping IMEI numbers05:43 - 07:32 - Certifying with the FCC (and other telecom agencies)07:34 - 13:40 - Bluetooth, WiFi, 4G, 5G, USB, and other certifications13:41 - 16:08 - IP ratings16:10 - 18:00 - Making a phone "unbreakable", or at least ruggedized (MIL-STD-810)18:07 - 23:35 - Drop tests, glass durability, and foldables23:38 - 26:17 - How to navigate the confusing mess of certifications27:00 - 32:07 - Pre-production hardware, EVTs, DVTs, etc.32:08 - 42:12 - Factory software provisioning, tooling, and signing44:26 - 50:06 - Cellular band support, VoLTE, and carrier certification50:10 - 52:30 - Why shipping phones in Japan, India, Russia, and Brazil is costly52:33 - 55:55 - Carrier software requirements55:57 - 59:30 - Widevine DRM, Netflix certification, and RSAs for preloads1:05:52 - 1:08:03 - Buttons, ports, and a future without them
Android Bytes is hosted by Mishaal Rahman, Senior Technical Editor, and David Ruddock, Editor in Chief, of Esper.
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Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.
For more about Esper:
Esper BlogMobile Device Management (MDM) GuideAndroid MDM GuideiOS MDM GuideMDM Solutions
Our music is "19" by HOME and is licensed under CC BY 3.0.
As a manufacturer, building an Android phone to the spec you want has its challenges and costs. You need to deal with dozens of regulatory agencies and standards bodies as well as (shudder) work with carriers if you want a chance at making a splash with a new product.
From assembly to testing to retail, OSOM Privacy is chugging along as it prepares to launch its first smartphone, and we're glad to have co-founder/CEO Jason Keats and chief product officer Gary Anderson join us again for a special, extended, freewheeling episode of Android Bytes.
03:33 - 05:40 - Trademark secrecy, gatekeeping IMEI numbers05:43 - 07:32 - Certifying with the FCC (and other telecom agencies)07:34 - 13:40 - Bluetooth, WiFi, 4G, 5G, USB, and other certifications13:41 - 16:08 - IP ratings16:10 - 18:00 - Making a phone "unbreakable", or at least ruggedized (MIL-STD-810)18:07 - 23:35 - Drop tests, glass durability, and foldables23:38 - 26:17 - How to navigate the confusing mess of certifications27:00 - 32:07 - Pre-production hardware, EVTs, DVTs, etc.32:08 - 42:12 - Factory software provisioning, tooling, and signing44:26 - 50:06 - Cellular band support, VoLTE, and carrier certification50:10 - 52:30 - Why shipping phones in Japan, India, Russia, and Brazil is costly52:33 - 55:55 - Carrier software requirements55:57 - 59:30 - Widevine DRM, Netflix certification, and RSAs for preloads1:05:52 - 1:08:03 - Buttons, ports, and a future without them
Android Bytes is hosted by Mishaal Rahman, Senior Technical Editor, and David Ruddock, Editor in Chief, of Esper.
Mishaal's TwitterDavid's Twitter
Esper enables next-gen device management for company-owned and managed tablets, kiosks, smart phones, IoT edge devices, and more.
For more about Esper:
Esper BlogMobile Device Management (MDM) GuideAndroid MDM GuideiOS MDM GuideMDM Solutions
Our music is "19" by HOME and is licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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