POS Clients Running Android Mobile Operating System

You can run Simphony release 2.7 and later on devices that have the Android mobile operating system. The Simphony POS client operates in a similar way on an Android mobile device and a Microsoft Windows device. You can configure the POS client using the EMC.

Oracle recommends using one revenue center per Android device, and a maximum of 10,000 menu item definitions.

The UI is the same on all devices and workstations. Android devices have special requirements to consider, including deployment method, configuration requirements, and the procurement process.

The Oracle Food and Beverage Compatibility Matrix contains more information about supported POS client operating systems.

• Android Functionality Support
  
• Android Network Requirements
  
• Android Payments
  
• Configuring the Android Device as a Workstation
  
• Configuring an Android Workstation
  
• Viewing and Editing Simphony Android Files
  
• Installing the Android Service Host
  
• Upgrading and Downgrading the Android Service Host
  
• Workaround for Android Lollipop 5.0.2 and 5.1