This page explains how to check the original Android version when the device is manufactured using part number.

About PULS program..

For uncertified devices, the PULS program activate when they try to upgrade to Android 9 (PM45, PM85) / Android 11 (PM451, PM90, PM30).

To pass this program, customers / partners must register their S/N to Point Mobile certification database.

Upgrade Certification - PULS Program


APPLIES TO

Android Upgrade Available Models

  • PM85 Android 8 → Android 9: 85.25 (Dec 02 2021) and higher
  • PM45 Android 8 → Android 9: 45.74 (Sep 29 2021) and higher
  • PM451 Android 9 → Android 11: 41.51 (Jul 12 2022) and higher
  • PM30 Android 10 → Android 11: All versions


Describe the Steps

Go to EmKit > System Information > Manufacturer Information

or find P/N on the DevInfo file DevInfo : How to Get Device Information File

Check 11th letter of the part number

Ex) PM85G6Q04BDE0C

Compare it with the below table which Android Version was installed by manufacturer.

PM45, PM85
11th LetterAndroid Version
DAndroid v8.0 GMS
E

Android v8.0 AOSP

FAndroid v9.0 GMS (no need to register)
GAndroid v9.0 AOSP

Note

Android versions other than Android 9 GMS must purchase the certification to upgrade to Android 9 and pass the PULS program.

PM451, PM90
11th LetterAndroid Version
FAndroid v9.0 GMS
GAndroid v9.0 AOSP
JAndroid v11.0 GMS (no need to register)
KAndroid v11.0 AOSP

Note

Android versions other than Android 11 GMS must purchase the certification to upgrade to Android 11 and pass the PULS program.

PM30
11th LetterAndroid Version
HAndroid v10.0 GMS
IAndroid v10.0 AOSP
JAndroid v11.0 GMS (no need to register)
KAndroid v11.0 AOSP

Note

Android versions other than Android 11 GMS must purchase the certification to upgrade to Android 11 and pass the PULS program.





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