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Introduction to Acceptance Devices | Tap to Phone Android Solution

Compatibility Requirements for an Android Phone

Transaction Workflow for the Tap to Phone Android Solution

Getting Started with the Tap to Phone Android Solution
- Preparing Your Application for Testing and Production
  - Submitting Your Application Package Names for Validation
  - Publishing Your Application in Google Play Store
- Configuring the Tap to Phone Android SDK
  - Configuring the Project settings.gradle File
  - Configuring the Project build.gradle File
  - Configuring the Module build.gradle File
  - Updating the AndroidManifest.xml File
  - Configuring ProGuard Rules to Enable Obfuscation
- Adding Dependencies
  - Adding the aar Files to Your Project
  - Obtaining Kernel in the Cloud Files
    - Adding Kernel in the Cloud Dependencies
  - Obtaining Visa Sensory Branding Files
    - Adding Visa Sensory Branding Dependencies
  - Obtaining Mastercard Sonic Branding Files
    - Adding Mastercard Sonic Branding Dependencies
- Obtaining a Merchant ID and Secret Key
  - Obtaining a Merchant ID and Secret Key from the Business Center
  - Obtaining a Merchant ID and Secret Key Using a REST API Request
    - Required Field for Obtaining a Merchant ID and Secret Key Using a REST API Request
    - REST Example: Obtaining a Merchant ID and Secret Key Using a REST API Request
- Creating an mposUI Instance
  - Creating an mposUI Instance Using the create Function
  - Configuring an mposUI Instance
    - Creating a UiConfiguration Instance
- Enabling Device Enrollment
  - Enabling Device Enrollment Using the enrollDevice Activity
  - Enabling Device Enrollment Using the getEnrollDeviceIntent Method
  - Viewing the Device Enrollment Result

Performing Payment Transactions in the Tap to Phone Android Solution
- Performing a Sale
- Performing a Linked Refund
- Performing a Standalone Credit
- Performing a Check Transaction Status
- Performing a Sale with On-Reader Tipping
- Performing a Pre-Authorization
- Performing an Incremental Authorization
- Performing a Capture
- Emailing a Customer Receipt

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Compatibility Requirements for an Android Phone

Your Android phone must be compatible with the Tap to Phone Android Solution in order to accept contactless payments. These are the requirements for a compatible Android phone:

Android 11 or later operating system.

Near-field communication (NFC)-enabled chip.

Supports Google Play services.

Developer options are disabled.

Device is not rooted. This setting prevents you from changing system-level files or settings.

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