Latest Version of F5 BIG-IP Edge Client for Android Released

F5 released the latest version of the F5 BIG-IP Edge Client for Android, version 2.0.8, on November 18, 2015.

This version of the BIG-IP Edge Client for Android adds several features, and addresses challenges found with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).

For instance, BIG-IP Edge Client for Android, v2.0.8 supports authentication using certificates from Android Credential Storage on devices running Android 6 (Marshmallow).  It also retrieves the MAC address from devices running Android 6 (Marshmallow).

BIG-IP Edge Client for Android, v2.0.8 also supports the launching of third-party applications via URL scheme or Android intent filter. It also supports Server Name Indication (SNI) for devices running Android 4.2 or greater.

It supports locked/enforced logon mode (native or web logon), based on client configuration on the F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM).

Also, BIG-IP Edge Client for Android, v2.0.8 also includes several additional bug fixes.

The BIG-IP versions that currently support F5 BIG-IP Edge Client for Android, version 2.0.8 can be found in the BIG-IP Edge Client Compatibility Matrix.

The release notes for F5 BIG-IP Edge Client for Android, version 2.0.8, may be found at https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/products/big-ip_apm/releasenotes/related/relnote-edgeclientandroid-2-0-8.html.

Should there be any additions or modifications to the features and fixes in BIG-IP Edge Client for Android, version 2.0.8, F5 will communicate those as soon as possible.

Please contact F5 Support with any questions or comment regarding F5 BIG-IP Edge Client for Android, version 2.0.8.