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List of suitable smartphones & tablets for use of the eID function.

Young man enters his ID PIN on his smartphone

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Young man enters his ID PIN on his smartphone

The following list provides an overview of smartphones and tablets that are suitable for using the eID function. It is, on the one hand, based on insights gained from tests and, on the other hand, derived from reports users made on the success of their authentication process.

An important note in advance: Due to different operating systems/ firmware or changes made by the user, there may be deviations from this list.

12 Devices

  • Brand: HTC
    HTC Desire 12+
    Model No: HTC Desire 20+
    Operating System: 10.0
  • Brand: HTC
    HTC Desire 19+
    Operating System: 9.0
  • Brand: HTC
    HTC Desire 20 Pro
    Operating System: 10.0
  • Brand: HTC
    HTC Desire 21 Pro
    Model No: HTC Desire 21 pro 5G
    Operating System: 10.0
  • Brand: HTC
    HTC Desire 22
    Model No: HTC Desire 22 pro
    Operating System: 12.0
  • Brand: HTC
    HTC Desire 23 Pro
    Model No: HTC U23 pro
    Operating System: 13.0
  • Brand: HTC
    HTC U11
    Model No: HTC 2PZC100, HTC U11, HTC_U-3u
    Operating System: 9.0
    Description: NFC-Position: Hinten in der Mitte, an der Höhe der Kamera, Karte horizontal auflegen
  • Brand: HTC
    HTC U11 life
    Operating System: 9.0, 10.0
  • Brand: HTC
    HTC U11+
    Model No: HTC U11 plus, HTC_2Q4D100
    Operating System: 9.0
  • Brand: HTC
    HTC U12+
    Operating System: 9.0
  • Brand: HTC
    HTC U20
    Model No: HTC U20 5G
    Operating System: 10.0
  • Brand: HTC
    HTC U24 Pro
    Model No: HTC U24 pro
    Operating System: 14.0

Difficulties with Reading Out your ID Card?

Person holds smartphone in hand and uses AusweisApp
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In case of difficulties with reading out your ID card, you can here find some tips for a successful authentication.

To our tips

Man holding smartphone with AusweisApp open at Check device and ID card function
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Check Device and ID Card

You can easily find out whether your device meets all the requirements necessary to use the eID function in AusweisApp. The feature "Check device and ID card", which you can find on the start page of the app, guides you through the process.

Requirements of your Device for a Successful Use of the eID Function

Unfortunately, not every smartphone or tablet is suitable for reading out your ID card. This is because the device must support all of the following requirements related to NFC technology:

1. Built-in NFC function with sufficient strength of the NFC chip

NFC stands for Near Field Communication and is an international transmission standard based on RFID technology for the contactless exchange of data. RFID in turn stands for Radio-Frequency Identification. Using this technology, identification is possible via electromagnetic waves. NFC-enabled devices can therefore use radio waves to read the RFID chip integrated in the ID card.

2. Extended Length Communication

It is necessary that both the NFC chip and the operating system of the smartphone or tablet support the so-called extended length communication. Only then AusweisApp can successfully transfer data and security certificates. The current generation of commercially available NFC chips in Europe generally already supports extended length.

3. Android version from 5.0 upwards/ iOS version from 13.2 upwards

AusweisApp does not support all operating systems. To use the app, at least the version mentioned above must be installed on your device.