Google MADA/GMS certification

Google MADA Certification, also known as the Mobile Application Distribution Agreement, is a mobile application release protocol. Currently, there are many devices that have obtained Google MADA certification, and many manufacturers have this requirement. It is suitable for devices that use Android systems and wish to pre install various software from Google. The devices that apply for MADA certification must meet Google‘s CDD requirements, and the iterative Android version is updated every year, At present, the devices that apply for MADA certification are mainly mobile tablets.

Enterprise Compliance

Google EDLA/GMS certification

Google MADA/GMS certification

Google AER/GMS compliance

Google Android System GMS Certification

The full name of GMS is Google Mobile Service (Google Mobile Service). Google GMS service is the core of Android smart devices, and it can also be said to be the central nervous system of the entire smart system. Many applications are developed based on this service, such as Google Search, Gmail, Gtalk, Street Vie, Google Play, and Google+ social application services, etc.

For manufacturers, only through Google GMS certification can Google authorize these services. A mobile phone without Google GMS is basically equivalent to a functional phone, an elderly phone. The GMS suite, which is the soul of the Android system, is still firmly in the hands of Google. You can sell it in overseas markets without built-in GMS, but the result is that the mobile phone cannot be sold, because most overseas buyers will require built-in GMS. .

At present, GMS certification has entered the stage of mandatory requirements. According to the previous deployment of Google, GMS certification will be mandatory from the Q3 quarter of 2017, otherwise it will not be used. Here are a few things to know:

(1) The main purpose of GMS certification:

1. Improve the compatibility and stability of the Android system of the product;

2. Authorize the use of Google‘s mobile apps and services;

3. Authorize the use of Android LOGO;

4. Products can enter hypermarkets in Europe and America.

(2) Requirements for GMS certification:

1. The product must pass the CTS test, CTS test (English name Compatibility Test Suite, compatibility test package), which is a set of .apk programs for testing;

2. The product must pass the CTS Verify test;

3. The product must pass the GTS test, GTS test (English name Google Mobile Services Test Suite, GMS suite test), an automated test suite for GMS application testing;

4. The product must use an Android version above 8.0 before it can be certified;

5. Products are obliged to pass CE, FCC, BT, WIFI and other hardware certifications. (non-hard target)

(3) GMS certification process:

1. Apply for the Google MADA agreement;

2. The product is tested for software and hardware;

3. Submit the test report to Google for review;

4. Obtain Google authentication authorization.

(4) Materials to be prepared for applying for GMS certification:

1. Attached are two application forms, please fill them out and return them to us.

2. Prepare 8 prototypes, 4 of which will be archived by Google, and 4 will be used for testing.

(5) Apply for GMS certification cycle:

The average period for GMS certification in the laboratory is 6-8 weeks. If the customer‘s product modification is delayed, the cycle needs to be postponed.

(6) Cooperation process with the laboratory

1. Both parties sign the contract.

2. Your company provides the prototype and application form.

3. Your company arranges payment.

4. The laboratory does CTS, CTS verify, GTS and other tests.

5. Submit the test report to Google for review.

6. Pass Google GMS certification and obtain Google related service authorization

Deeplight Technology has a mature and experienced team for GMS certification, and has assisted many manufacturers to successfully apply for Google‘s GMS certification. We welcome you to consult us for free.