Advantages and disadvantages of the application operating in different modes.
| Application mode |
Disadvantages (-) |
Advantages (+)
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| Regular |
- No device management, which is often required in the B2B sector
- The application does not have privileges to work at a low level with the device
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- The content will be played on any AndroidOS 5.0 and above
- Standard installation, which does not depend on third parties
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| Device Owner |
- For an average user unfamiliar with the console, it's difficult to obtain. Google's user method (through QR code) only works if a Google account is used on the device. Many third-party Android OS devices do not support it.
- Installing more than 10 devices becomes problematic, with many manual steps required in the system.
- Developer tools need to be installed on the setup person's computer.
- Most features depend on the Android OS version, as API updates are introduced with the development of the operating system.
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- The official way in the Android operating system for device management by third-party applications.
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| Signature |
- Each version of the SmartPlayer application must be signed by the firmware manufacturer.
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- Recommended method by SmartPlayer
- Great device management capabilities (see table above)
- Execution of inter-process interactions from the application, which gives a large number of device management possibilities
- Device security is ensured (in relation to root)
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| Root |
- Security. Google does not certify devices with root; in the release version of the firmware, it must be disabled.
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- Unlimited device management capabilities.
- SmartPlayer software in the release build will disable remote device management, enhancing security. Physical access to the device will be required to change its settings.
- No third-party dependencies, all improvements are made by SmartPlayer.
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