As a manufacturer, building an Android phone to the spec you want has its challenges and costs. You need to deal with dozens of regulatory agencies and standards bodies as well as (shudder) work with carriers if you want a chance at making a splash with a new product. From assembly to testing to retail, https://www.osomprivacy.com/ (OSOM Privacy) is chugging along as it prepares to launch its first smartphone, and we're glad to have co-founder/CEO https://twitter.com/OSOMKeats/ (Jason Keats) and chief product officer https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareoke (Gary Anderson) join us again for a special, extended, freewheeling episode of Android Bytes. 03:33 - 05:40 - Trademark secrecy, gatekeeping IMEI numbers 05:43 - 07:32 - Certifying with the FCC (and other telecom agencies) 07:34 - 13:40 - Bluetooth, WiFi, 4G, 5G, USB, and other certifications 13:41 - 16:08 - IP ratings 16:10 - 18:00 - Making a phone "unbreakable", or at least ruggedized (MIL-STD-810) 18:07 - 23:35 - Drop tests, glass durability, and foldables 23:38 - 26:17 - How to navigate the confusing mess of certifications 27:00 - 32:07 - Pre-production hardware, EVTs, DVTs, etc. 32:08 - 42:12 - Factory software provisioning, tooling, and signing 44:26 - 50:06 - Cellular band support, VoLTE, and carrier certification 50:10 - 52:30 - Why shipping phones in Japan, India, Russia, and Brazil is costly 52:33 - 55:55 - Carrier software requirements 55:57 - 59:30 - Widevine DRM, Netflix certification, and RSAs for preloads 1:05:52 - 1:08:03 - Buttons, ports, and a future without them
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