Symantec VIP Access Mobile for Android Release Notes
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Symantec VIP Access Mobile for Android Release Notes

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VIP ACCESS FOR ANDROID
Release notes

 

VIP Access for Android (5.1.3)

What’s New

    • Fixes an issue where the security code was not refreshing in a timely manner.

      Note: In some circumstances, VIP Access end users may be prompted to enable background data usage and allow the app to use data (unrestricted data use). This permission is required to allow VIP Access to send push notifications to those end users.

Platform Versions

  • Android version 10 or later.

VIP Access for Android (5.1.2)

What’s New

    • Technical improvements and bug fixes.

      Note: In some circumstances, VIP Access end users may be prompted to enable background data usage and allow the app to use data (unrestricted data use). This permission is required to allow VIP Access to send push notifications to those end users.

Platform Versions

  • Android version 10 or later.

VIP Access for Android (5.1.0)

What’s New

    • Location context appears in push notifications.
    • Ability for end users to manage their credentials.
    • Technical improvements and bug fixes.

Platform Versions

  • Android version 10 or later.

VIP Access for Android (5.0.1)

What’s New

  • Fixed some minor localization bugs

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 5.0 or later

VIP Access for Android (5.0.0)

What’s New

  • Migrate the VIP Access credential from one device to another (requires version 5.0.0 or later on both devices)
  • End-users can lock\unlock the app using the existing screen locking methods.

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 5.0 or later

VIP Access for Android (4.1.9)

What’s New

  • Rebranding changes to URLs, copyrights, license text, and similar content.
  • Fixed an issue with QR code scanning on the MyVIP portal to register the credential. 

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 5.0 or later

VIP Access for Android (4.1.8)

What’s New

  • Compliant with Google Play 64-bit version requirements
  • Support for Android OS 10.0

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 5.0 or later

VIP Access for Android (4.1.7)

What’s New

  • LiveUpdate updates over https
  • Crash handling after upgrade from Android 8.0 to 9.0 caused by third party libraries
  • Other minor updates

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 5.0 or later, including Android 9 (Pie)

VIP Access for Android (4.1.5)

What’s New

  • Minor update to address broadcast event issue

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 5.0 or later, including Android 9 (Pie)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on the Android device.

VIP Access for Android (4.1.4)

What’s New

  • Enhanced local credential and app activation handling.
  • Resolved security code generation issue after operating system upgrade.
  • Other minor updates

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 5.0 or later, including Android 9 (Pie)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on the Android device.

VIP Access for Android (4.1.3)

What’s New

  • Enhanced support for seamlessly associating VIP Access for Android with VIP accounts in enterprise environments
  • Support for adding VIP Access two-factor, single-click authentication to social accounts
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements 
  • Remove Proximity

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 4.1 or later, including Android 9 (Pie)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on the Android device.

VIP Access for Android (4.1.2)

What’s New

  • Updated HTTP header information 
  • Minor fixes

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 4.1 or later, including Android 7.x (Nougat)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on the Android device..

VIP Access for Android (4.1.1)

What’s New

  • Support for enforced local device authentication for greater security.
  • Malware detection 
  • Device health monitoring

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 4.1 or later, including Android 7.x (Nougat)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on the Android device..

VIP Access for Android (4.1)

What’s New

  • VIP Access Proximity feature that securely locks and unlocks your computer with your mobile device.
  • Capability to send push notification from mobile device to a paired computer using proximity
  • Added help page: http://help.symantec.com/home/VIP_ACCESS

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 4.1 or later, including Android 7.x (Nougat)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on the Android device..

VIP Access for Android (4.0.1)

What’s New

  • Fixed changing credential ID on upgrade from Vip Access 3.1.3.
  • Fixed rolling credential ID where the credential changed on a frequent baisis.
  • Fixed 3001 error code. To resolve, uninstall VIP Access for Android, install VIP Access 4.0.1 from Google Play Store™, then re-register your new credential.  (see: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH236773)

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 4.1 or later, including Android 7.x (Nougat)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on the Android device.
  • Requires Phone Permissions on first launch. Note: This does not access your contacts this is a generic ask for permissions specific to this application.

VIP Access for Android (4.0)

What’s New

  • Redesigned user interface
  • QR/App Code that generates site-specific security codes that you can use to log in to your favorite websites
  • Bug fixes
  • New SYMC credential prefix on fresh install

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 4.1 or later, including Android 7.x (Nougat)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on the Android device.

 

VIP Access for Android (3.1.3)

What's New

  • Fixes an issue related to TrustZone compatible devices.
  • Fixes an issue that caused VIP Access app to be unresponsive on some Lenovo phones.

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS versions 4.0 or later, including Android 6.x (Marshmallow).

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on the Android device.

 

VIP Access for Android (3.1.2)

What's New

  • Fixes an issue that causes VIP Access upgrade error (3001).
  • Improvements made to VIP Access to fix security code displaying “000000” on Samsung and HTC mobile devices.

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 4.0 or later, including Android 6.x (Marshmallow)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on your Android device.

 

VIP Access For Android (3.1.1)

What's New

  • Fixes an issue with VIP Access upgrade (After upgrade credential)

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 4.0 or later, including Android 6.x (Marshmallow)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on your Android device.

 

VIP Access For Android (3.1)

What's new

  • Updates VIP Access for Android to the SHA-2 cryptographic algorithm.
  • Symantec recommends upgrading VIP Access for greater security and to ensure continued functionality.
  • Full support for Android Watch, including:
    • Ability to obtain security codes on the watch
    • Ability to view, and approve or deny, VIP Access push notifications on the watch
  • Interactive notification support
  • Fingerprint authentication support (on fingerprint-enabled devices)
  • Optional, darker theme for the VIP Access app (enable in Settings)
  • Multiple usability and accessibility fixes

Platform Versions

  • Android™ OS version 4.0 or later, including Android 6.x (Marshmallow)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on your Android device.

 

VIP Access For Android (3.0.2)

What's New

  • Updates VIP Access for Android to the SHA-2 cryptographic algorithm.
  • Symantec recommends upgrading to VIP Access for greater security and to ensure continued functionality.

Supported Platforms

  • Android™ OS version 4.0 or later, including Android 6.x (Marshmallow)

 Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on your Android device.

VIP Access For Android (3.0.1)

What's New

  • Minor bug fixes
  • Fixed an issue with widget layout

Supported Platforms

  • Android™ OS versions 4.0 or later, including Android 5.x (Lollipop)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on your Android device.

VIP Access For Android (3.0.0)

What's New

  • New UX Design for all the screens.
  • PIN based Push Authentication flow.
  • Bug fixes.

Supported Platforms

  • Android™ OS version 4.0 or later, including Android 5.x (Lollipop)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on your Android device

VIP Access For Android (2.3.1)

What's New

  • Bug Fix for B2C use case

Suppored Platforms

  • Android™ OS version 2.3 or later, including Android 5.x (Lollipop)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on your Android device.

VIP Access For Android (2.3.0)

What's New

  • Improvements to performance of VIP Access Push
  • Minor UI bug fixes

Supported Platforms

  • Android™ OS version 2.3 or later, including Android 5.x (Lollipop)

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on your Android device.

VIP Access For Android (2.2.1)

What's New

  • RootPA crash fix to handle ARM TrustZone enabled devices
  • Minor Bug fixes

Supported Platforms

  • Android OS versions 2.3.3 or later

Limitations

  • Requires the latest versions of the Google Play™ services installed and running on your Android device.

VIP Access For Android (2.2)

What's New

  • VIP Access Push Authentication
  • Now supports Simplified Chinese
  • Fixes issues related to provisioning of new credentials due to mobile carrier switch

Platform Versions

  • Tested Device/Platform Versions:
  • OEM like Samsung, HTC, LG, Nexus, Sony
  • Version 2.3, 2.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.3.3
  • Samsung, HTC, LG, Nexus, Sony
  • Android OS upgrade tested from 4.0.1 to 4.3.3
  • Android OS versions from 2.3.3 or later

Limitations

  • REquires the latest versions of the services installed and running in your Android device.
  • Devices running Android 2.1 or earlier, which were supported with VIP Access for Android 2.0.2, are no longer supported.

VIP Access For Android (2.1)

What's New

  • VIP Access user interface always appears in the portrait mode irrespective of the device position and configuration.

Supported Platforms

  • OEM devices like Samsung, HTC, LG, Nexus, Sony, Version 2.3, 2.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.3.3
  • Samsung, HTC, LG, Nexus, Sony
  • Android OS upgrade tested from 4.0.1 to 4.3.3 

Limitation

  • VIP Access user interface always appears in the portrait mode irrespective of the device position and configuration.
  • VIP Access Push requires Google Play services running on the device.

VIP Access For Android (2.0.2)

What's New

  • Resolved credential ID issue for isolated instances on Samsung devices during OS upgrade

Supported Platforms

  • OEM devices like Samsung, HTC, LG, Nexus, Sony, Versions 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.3.3

Limitations

  • All Credential ID letters are not visible on portrait mode in Nexus 1
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