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Acceptance Devices | Tap to Pay on Android Acceptance Devices App
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Introduction to Acceptance Devices | Tap to Pay on Android Acceptance Devices App

Compatibility Requirements for Android Devices

Transaction Workflow for the Tap to Pay on Android Acceptance Devices App

Getting Started with the Acceptance Devices App
- Setting Up an Android Device
- Activating an Android Device in the Acceptance Devices App
  - Generating an Android Device Activation Code in the Business Center
  - Generating an Android Device Activation Code Using a REST API Request
    - Required Fields for Generating an Android Device Activation Code
    - REST Example: Generating an Android Device Activation Code
    - Entering an Activation Code in the Acceptance Devices App
- Getting Started with the Acceptance Devices App Server
  - Starting the Acceptance Devices App Server
- Customizing the Acceptance Devices App
  - Customizable Common Parameters
  - Customizable Local Mode Parameters
  - Customizable Standalone Mode Parameters
  - Customizing Parameters in the Business Center
  - Retrieving Parameters Using a REST API Request
    - Required Fields for Retrieving Parameters Using a REST API Request
    - REST Example: Retrieving Parameters Using a REST API Request
  - Customizing Parameters Using a REST API Request
    - Required Fields for Customizing Parameters Using a REST API Request
    - REST Example: Customizing Parameters Using a REST API Request
- Complying with the PCI MPoC Standard
  - Transaction Workflow for the PCI-Certified MPoC Solution
  - Installing the Tap to Pay Ready App

Local Mode Payment Services
- Communication Protocol Used in Local Mode
- Retrieving the Root CA Certificate
  - Retrieving the Root CA Certificate in the Business Center
  - Retrieving the Root CA Certificate Using a REST API Request
    - Required Fields for Retrieving the Root CA Certificate Using a REST API Request
    - REST Example: Retrieving the Root CA Certificate Using a REST API Request
- Activating a Secure mTLS Connection
  - Generating a POS Connection Code for the Point-of-Sale System
  - Requesting Certificates for the Point-of-Sale System
    - Required Fields for Requesting Certificates for the Point-of-Sale System
    - REST Example: Requesting Certificates for the Point-of-Sale System
- Implementing Hostname Validation
- Processing a Sale
  - Required Fields for Processing a Sale
  - REST Example: Processing a Sale
- Processing a Refund
  - Required Fields for Processing a Refund
  - Optional Fields for Processing a Refund
  - REST Example: Processing a Refund
- Processing a Stand-Alone Credit
  - Required Fields for Processing a Stand-Alone Credit
  - REST Example: Processing a Stand-Alone Credit
- Requesting a Check Transaction Status
  - Required Fields for Requesting a Check Transaction Status
  - REST Example: Requesting a Check Transaction Status
- Processing a Cancel Transaction
  - Required Fields for Processing a Cancel Transaction
  - REST Example: Processing a Cancel Transaction
- Processing a Sale with On-Reader Tipping
  - Required Fields for Processing a Sale with On-Reader Tipping
  - REST Example: Processing a Sale with On-Reader Tipping
- Processing a Pre-Authorization
  - Required Fields for Processing a Pre-Authorization
  - REST Example: Processing a Pre-Authorization
- Processing an Incremental Authorization
  - Required Fields for Processing an Incremental Authorization
  - REST Example: Processing an Incremental Authorization
- Processing a Capture
  - Required Fields for Processing a Capture
  - Optional Fields for Processing a Capture
  - REST Example: Processing a Capture
- Processing a Sale with Installment Details
  - Required Fields for Processing a Sale with Installment Details
  - Optional Fields for Processing a Sale with Installment Details
  - REST Example: Processing a Sale with Installment Details
- Processing a Sale with Payment Facilitator Details
  - Required Fields for Processing a Sale with Payment Facilitator Details
  - Optional Fields for Processing a Sale with Payment Facilitator Details
  - REST Example: Processing a Sale with Payment Facilitator Details
- Processing a Sale with Tax Details
  - Required Fields for Processing a Sale with Tax Details
  - Optional Fields for Processing a Sale with Tax Details
  - REST Example: Processing a Sale with Tax Details

Cloud Mode Payment Services
- Communication Protocol Used in Cloud Mode
- Generating a Bearer Token for Authentication
  - Generating a Bearer Token for Authentication
- Processing a Sale
  - Required Fields for Processing a Sale
  - REST Example: Processing a Sale
- Processing a Refund
  - Required Fields for Processing a Refund
  - Optional Fields for Processing a Refund
  - REST Example: Processing a Refund
- Processing a Stand-Alone Credit
  - Required Fields for Processing a Stand-Alone Credit
  - REST Example: Processing a Stand-Alone Credit
- Requesting a Check Transaction Status
  - Required Fields for Requesting a Check Transaction Status
  - REST Example: Requesting a Check Transaction Status
- Processing a Cancel Transaction
  - Required Fields for Processing a Cancel Transaction
  - REST Example: Processing a Cancel Transaction
- Processing a Sale with On-Reader Tipping
  - Required Fields for Processing a Sale with On-Reader Tipping
  - REST Example: Processing a Sale with On-Reader Tipping
- Processing a Pre-Authorization
  - Required Fields for Processing a Pre-Authorization
  - REST Example: Processing a Pre-Authorization
- Processing an Incremental Authorization
  - Required Fields for Processing an Incremental Authorization
  - REST Example: Processing an Incremental Authorization
- Processing a Capture
  - Required Fields for Processing a Capture
  - Optional Fields for Processing a Capture
  - REST Example: Processing a Capture
- Processing a Sale with Installment Details
  - Required Fields for Processing a Sale with Installment Details
  - Optional Fields for Processing a Sale with Installment Details
  - REST Example: Processing a Sale with Installment Details
- Processing a Sale with Payment Facilitator Details
  - Required Fields for Processing a Sale with Payment Facilitator Details
  - Optional Fields for Processing a Sale with Payment Facilitator Details
  - REST Example: Processing a Sale with Payment Facilitator Details
- Processing a Sale with Tax Details
  - Required Fields for Processing a Sale with Tax Details
  - Optional Fields for Processing a Sale with Tax Details
  - REST Example: Processing a Sale with Tax Details
- Receiving Transaction Responses Asynchronously
  - Receiving Transaction Responses Asynchronously
  - REST Example: Processing a Sale Asynchronously
- Processing a Check Transaction Events
  - Required Fields for Processing a Check Transaction Events
  - REST Example: Processing a Check Transaction Events

Standalone Mode Payment Services
- Enabling Standalone Mode in the Acceptance Devices App
- Processing a Sale
- Processing a Refund
- Processing a Stand-Alone Credit
- Processing a Sale with On-Reader Tipping
- Processing a Pre-Authorization
- Processing a Capture
- Processing a Sale with Installment Details
- Processing a Sale with Tax Details
- Emailing a Customer Receipt

Release Notes for Tap to Pay on Android Acceptance Devices App
- Acceptance Devices App Version 1.14.0 Release Notes
  - New Features
  - Improvements
- Acceptance Devices App Version 1.13.0 Release Notes
  - Improvements
- Acceptance Devices App Version 1.12.0 Release Notes
  - Improvements
- Acceptance Devices App Version 1.11.0 Release Notes
  - Improvements
  - Fixed Issues
- Archive of Release Notes
  - Acceptance Devices App Version 1.10.0 Release Notes
    - New Features
    - Improvements
  - Acceptance Devices App Version 1.9.0 Release Notes
    - New Features
    - Improvements
  - Acceptance Devices App Version 1.8.0 Release Notes
    - Improvements
    - Fixed Issues
  - Acceptance Devices App Version 1.7.0 Release Notes
    - New Features
    - Improvements
    - Fixed Issues
  - Acceptance Devices App Version 1.6.0 Release Notes
    - Improvements
  - Acceptance Devices App Version 1.5.0 Release Notes
    - New Features
    - Improvements
    - Fixed Issues
  - Acceptance Devices App Version 1.4.0 Release Notes
    - New Features
    - Improvements
    - Fixed Issues
  - Acceptance Devices App Version 1.3.0 Release Notes
    - New Features
    - Improvements
    - Fixed Issues
  - Acceptance Devices App Version 1.2.0 Release Notes
    - Improvements
    - Fixed Issues
  - Acceptance Devices App Version 1.1.0 Release Notes
    - New Features

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Compatibility Requirements for Android Devices

Your Android device must be compatible with the Tap to Pay on Android Acceptance Devices App solution in order to accept contactless payments.

These are the requirements for a compatible Android device:

Tap to Pay Ready app is installed. You can download the app from the Google Play Store.

Supports Google Mobile Services (GMS) and Google Play Store.

Hardware-backed keystore.

Near-field communication (NFC) enabled chip.

Android 12 or later operating system is installed. Android versions that do not receive security patches are not supported.

Automatic time and date detection are enabled.

Developer options are disabled.

Device is not rooted. This setting prevents you from changing system-level files or settings.

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