Help How to access the "Product Key" on Archos tablets?

[Armond]

Hi Folks,

I need to access the product key (or whatever unique device ID) of the Archos devices. I've found the following API mentioned on Archos website which should work on Archos5 series:
Settings.System.getString(getContentResolver(), "archos.product_key");

But it does not work on 101 tablets (returning NULL). Any clue?

Further Note: It seems that "Telephony.getDeviceId()" always returns NULL on all Archos devices.

Thank you,
Armond

 

[CarsnGadgets]

I havent found a way yet, and its meant that pocket racing will not allow me to use online features, as it requires the devices ID to identify me.

I was sent an app from the dev who was trouble shooting my problem, it searches for the device ID and reports it, but on the archos it returns an 'empty' value...?

 

[Armond]

I havent found a way yet, and its meant that pocket racing will not allow me to use online features, as it requires the devices ID to identify me.

I was sent an app from the dev who was trouble shooting my problem, it searches for the device ID and reports it, but on the archos it returns an 'empty' value...?

That's the exact problem I'm trying to overcome! Most of the Android tablets doesn't play fair when it comes to Device ID. I don't know why tablet makers refuse to return a valid device id while most of the Android phones have one!

By the way, would you please ask that developer, you're working with, to see if he's been successful on fetching a device ID (or product key or whatever unique) from Archos tablets?

 

[CarsnGadgets]

I dont think he has, he is adapting the pocket racing app (apparently) and is going to release a new version that doesnt need the device ID, but this version will not be on the market, only downloadable from 'other sources'.

the device ID problem is very frustrating, but I think it may be related to not having a SIM...

 

[Armond]

Okay! Archos support has answered my question. Here is the API for Gen8 tablets:
Settings.Secure.getString(getContentResolver(), "archos.product_key");

Cheersss,
Armond

 

[CarsnGadgets]

how do we use this? how can I use this info to get my product ID?
sorry, I dont understand...?

 

[UBRocked]

Can't you just go to Settings > About Device > Product Key?

That is the number that Archos needs for purchasing plug-ins and things of that nature...

 

[CarsnGadgets]

unfortunately not, thats not the ID that some apps need to identify the device.

 

[UBRocked]

unfortunately not, thats not the ID that some apps need to identify the device.

Gotcha...Thanks! I haven't had a need for any additional device number for any apps I'm currently running so I wasn't sure.