PI72397: Multiple Android devices may get the same device ID (In Android 6.0 and above)

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Starting from Android 6.0, the chances of getting a duplicate
  device ID increase. The logic for the device ID generation is
  strengthened to further reduce chances of a duplicate ID.
  

Local fix

• n/a
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * All customers who uses Android  devices with  Android 6.0    *
  * and above versions.                                          *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * Multiple Android devices may get the same device ID in       *
  * Android 6.0 and above, increasing the chances of getting a   *
  * duplicate device ID.                                         *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  * -                                                            *
  ****************************************************************
  

Problem conclusion

• The logic for the device ID generation is strengthened to
  further reduce  chances of a duplicate device ID .
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  MOBILE1ST PF EN

• Fixed component ID

  5725I4300

Applicable component levels

• R620 PSY

     UP

• R630 PSY

     UP

• R700 PSY

     UP

• R710 PSY

     UP

• R800 PSY

     UP