Faq

The following summary is a list of (frequent) questions that we received through Google Groups, Email and/or direct contacts over the time.

Q	I've filed a comment but I do not get an answer?
A	Please use the mailing list for questions and support and Wiki page comments to improve the documentation only.
Q	What version of Android is supported by SEEK?
A	The latest version of Android is supported.
	...due to limited resources of the team and the variety of Android versions we only concentrate on the latest Android version as good as possible.
Q	When applying the patches I get a message with 'HUNK failed' - what is wrong?
A	Nothing as long as the modifications have not been rejected.
	...we built and tested the patch files with e.g. android-2.3.1_r1 and in the meantime you work with android-2.3.3_r1 where files might differ already.
Q	Do you plan to submit the SmartCard API into the Android platform and when?
A	Yes - that's the overall goal of this project.
	...we submitted the patches mid of 2011 - now it's not under our control when/whether they get accepted or not.
Q	Does SmartCard API support the UICC?
A	In the Android emulator: yes
	On a real device: see Supported Devices
Q	Why did you not contribute this or work on that topic?
A	Please file a new feature request under Issues.
	...we only have limited resources so we cannot prioritize everything at the same time.
Q	What is the issue with a PC/SC interface for this project?
A	Please read PC/SC Lite.
	...we do not see PC/SC as a suitable interface for mobile phones, however we need a PC/SC link for native applications.
Q	Why is the SmartCard API not exporting Reset, PowerOn or PowerOff methods?
A	In short: because the Secure Elements are under control of the phone, not the user in opposite to a PC.
	...think about a Reset for the UICC where the phone goes offline before the user enters the PIN again or a PowerOff on the MSC while the Email client tries to sign the mail.
Q	I have an interesting project with Android and Secure Elements, can you help me?
A	Please make your idea public! If interesting we might be able to support you with hardware, at least support.