GMS Certified Android Device: Ensuring Compatibility, Security and Rich Functions

A collection of proprietary Google applications and APIs pre-installed on Android devices. 

GMS certification ensures full access to the Google Play Store, offering millions of trusted apps, games, and digital content. This eliminates the need for third-party app stores, which may lack security or app variety.

Many apps rely on Google Play Services for core functionalities (e.g., notifications, location services). GMS certification guarantees compatibility and optimal performance for such apps.

Google Play Services delivers frequent security patches and updates independently of OS updates, improving device security. Manufacturers of GMS devices often commit to timely OS updates as part of certification requirements.

Tight integration with Google services like Assistant, Pay, Photos, and Family Link enables features such as voice commands, contactless payments, automatic backups, and parental controls.

3Rtablet has a Android 11.0 GMS Certified rugged tablet: VT-7 GA/GE. Through a comprehensive and rigorous testing process, its quality, performance and safety have been guaranteed. It is equipped with an Octa-core A53 CPU and 4GB RAM +64GB ROM, ensuring a smooth use experience. Comply with IP67 rating, 1.5m drop-resistance and MIL-STD-810G, it can withstand various harsh conditions and be operated in a wide temperature range: -10C~65°C (14°F~149°F).

The GMS-certified rugged tablet can be pre-installed with a series of Google applications and gain access to Google Play Store and other Google services. That enables users to make full use of Google’s rich service resources and improve work efficiency and convenience.

Google is quite strict about enforcing security patch updates on GMS certified devices. Google releases these updates every month. Security updates must be applied within 30 days, except for some exceptions during holidays and other blockades. This requirement does not apply to non-GMS equipment. Security patches can effectively fix vulnerabilities and security problems in the system and reduce the risk that system being infected by malicious software. In addition, the security patch update can also bring about functional improvement and performance optimization, which will help to improve the system experience. With the development of technology, the functions of systems and applications programs are constantly updated. Applying security patches and updates on a regular basis helps ensure that systems and applications are compatible with the latest hardware and software.

Certainty of both the robustness and composition of the firmware image based on having to complete the GMS process. The GMS certification process involves strict review and evaluation of the device and its firmware image, and Google will check whether the firmware image meets its security, performance and functional requirements. Secondly, Google will check various components and modules contained in the firmware image to ensure that they are compatible with GMS and conform to Google’s specifications and standards. This helps to ensure the composition of the firmware image, that is, its various parts can work together to realize various functions of the device.

3Rtablet is a highly experienced Rugged Vehicle-mounted Tablets manufacturer with a remarkable track record spanning over 30 years. 

Our offerings include Rugged Vehicle-mounted Tablets and Telematics Boxes that are specifically designed to cater to the needs of fleet management in various vehicle types. Additionally, we have developed an advanced RTK Base Station and GNSS Receiver, boasting an exceptional positioning accuracy of 2.5cm. These innovative solutions find applications in precision agriculture, auto steering, mining, and more.