Google Duo may soon stop working on uncertified Android devices - 9to5Google

It seems Google Duo may soon cease to work on uncertified Android devices, following the trend set by the Google Messages app.

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Earlier this week, an update to the Google Messages app included a notice that the app would stop working on “uncertified” Android devices.

More specifically, a certified device is one that’s been tested by Google, is permitted to use the “Android” name, and comes with a suite of Google apps including Play Services.

The latest update to Google Duo — version 123, rolling out now via the Play Store — includes a notice similar to the one included with Google Messages.

In short, if your Android phone is not properly certified to use Google Play Services, it may soon lose the ability to place and receive Google Duo calls.

Unlike the Google Messages notice that specifies March 31, Google Duo does not share when precisely it stops working on affected devices