Android Question Get unique id for user

[webhost.company]

According to Android rules, We cannot use android_id or device_id or mac_address in new version android
As well, Use sms is not good idea for this
Please suggest to me for use unique id in each device for user
I need to it for use payment and other
Thanks

 

[Erel]

I recommend using Phone.GetSettings ("android_id").

 

[DonManfred]

I recommend using Phone.GetSettings ("android_id").

?? He told that he is using higher Android Versions where it does not work anymore.

According to Android rules, We cannot use android_id or device_id or mac_address in new version android

I would like to change the recommendation to

Advertising id

1. Add a reference to FirebaseAdMob2. 2. Add to manifest editor: CreateResourceFromFile(Macro, FirebaseAnalytics.GooglePlayBase) AddPermission(com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID) 3. Add: Private Sub GetAdvertisingId As ResumableSub Dim jo As JavaObject = Me...

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[Erel]

He told that he is using higher Android Versions where it does not work anymore.

That statement is wrong.

Try it:

Dim phone As Phone
Log(phone.GetSettings ("android_id"))

No permission needed.
On Android 8+ devices, it doesn't change when the app is uninstalled and installed again.

Example behavior: https://developer.android.com/reference/android/provider/Settings.Secure#ANDROID_ID

 

[udg]

Following what we debated a few times in the Forum I would have recommended Advertising ID as @DonManfred did.
This is new and welcomed info. Thanks @Erel

 

[Star-Dust]

That statement is wrong.

Thanks Erel for this clarification.
Maybe we trusted your past posts too much ?

How to uniquely identify a device?

Hello. This thread is about the devices IMEI. But before I get to the actual questions, I'd like to give you a rough explanation of our business model, so you know why the IMEI is so important to us. We offer our customers various software solutions, including device tracking and order...

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[Erel]

1. You are correct. Many things related to identifiers have changed in recent years and I wasn't always aware to the usefulness of android_id.

2. The id that is most similar to mac address, phone number, IMEI and other no longer accessible ids, is the advertising identifier. This is a global id.