That's because Google is finally cracking down
on uncertified devices using the suite of Google apps, like Gmail, Maps, Chrome, the Play Store, etc..
The joke is a topical one that takes a crack on Google's recent move to block its apps
on uncertified devices.
Google has started cracking down
on uncertified devices by removing their ability to run Google apps.
In brief, the error message says that you're running Google apps
on an uncertified device and you should contact the manufacturer to get a certified device instead.
Not exact matches
What's unclear is how this will impact people who want to run Play Store
on their Fire OS tablet, or any other «
uncertified»
device running software from the manufacturer.
It's about to get a whole lot more tenuous, since Google appears to be blocking GApps from running
on uncertified Android
devices - but thankfully, they're allowing custom ROM users to register their Android
device to get an exception.
It's relatively easy to determine if your
device is «Certified» or «
Uncertified»
on the Play Store.
Most network activities should work just fine much like the Nexus 6P and 5X and other
uncertified devices on the network, but again it won't be until early adopters have their hands
on the phone that we will know what potential issues this poses.
They'll be able to white - list their
device on Google's Android
device registration page for
uncertified devices.
The
uncertified device now displays a message during setup, saying: «Device is not certified by Google», and then cuts off access to other core Google applications such as Gmail, Chrome, Maps, YouTube, and
device now displays a message during setup, saying: «
Device is not certified by Google», and then cuts off access to other core Google applications such as Gmail, Chrome, Maps, YouTube, and
Device is not certified by Google», and then cuts off access to other core Google applications such as Gmail, Chrome, Maps, YouTube, and so
on.