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

Young man enters his ID PIN on his smartphone

Source: Governikus GmbH & Co. KG

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.

515 Devices

  • Brand: alps
    Volla Phone
    Operating System: 9.0, 10.0
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 7
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 7 Plus
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 8
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 8 Plus
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 11
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 11 Pro
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 11 Pro Max
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 12
    Description: Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 12 Pro
    Description: Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 12 Pro Max
    Description: Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 12 mini
    Description: Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 13
    Description: Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 13 Mini
    Description: Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone 13 Pro
    Description: Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone SE (2020)
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone X
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone XR
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone XS
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.
  • Brand: Apple
    iPhone XS Max
    Description: Ab iOS 13.2. Zum Auslesen die Kopfseite des iPhones an den Ausweis halten.

Difficulties with Reading Out your ID Card?

Person holds smartphone in hand and uses AusweisApp2
Source: Governikus GmbH & Co. KG

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 AusweisApp2 open at Check device and ID card function
Source: Governikus GmbH & Co. KG

Check Device and ID Card

You can easily find out whether your device meets all the requirements necessary to use the eID function in AusweisApp2. 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 AusweisApp2 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

AusweisApp2 does not support all operating systems. To use the app, at least the version mentioned above must be installed on your device.