Cleared to Update
Our "Cleared to Update" program is designed to provide timely information to you regarding compatibility between Bad Elf's products and new operating system releases from Apple (iOS) and Google (Android).
One of the strengths of the app-based innovation on iOS and Android is the speed at which updates are made to the hardware, operating system, and apps. These updates improve design, functionality, and security. However, the pace of updates adds some complexity and risk for customers using these solutions in mission-critical environments where downtime is not an option.
Our pledge to you
It's simple:
- We'll test our products with all iOS and Android releases when available, including betas
- If we find any critical compatibility issues, we'll notify you via our social media and other channels
- We'll work closely with our app and other partners to resolve all issues quickly via app and firmware updates
- We'll support our products on legacy iOS and Android releases for as long as possible
Running mission critical apps?
If you rely on Bad Elf products for mission-critical operations, we strongly recommend that you wait at least 1-2 weeks before installing any updates to iOS, Android, your data collection or EFB apps, or our apps/firmware. This time period is usually adequate to identify any critical issues and gives vendors time to notify their customers.
iOS Updates
Status | Version | Notes |
❓ | iOS 18.0 | 16-SEP-2024: no issues found so far, but we will continue testing NOTE: ForeFlight has warned customers to avoid upgrading to iOS 18 due to some open app issues. |
✅ | iOS 17.7 | No issues found |
✅ | iOS 15.0 | Flex app minimum recommended version |
Android Updates
Status | Version | Notes |
❓ | 15 | On 03-SEP-2024 Google released Android 15 to the community and it will be rolling out to Pixel 9 phones over the coming months. Other handset manufacturers will gradually release it to their platforms on their own schedule. We have not started testing Android 15, but plan to do so as it becomes available. |
✅ | 14 (API 34) | No issues found |
✅ | 13 (API 33) | No issues found |
✅ | 12 (API 31) | No issues found |
✅ | 11 (API 30) | No issues found |
✅ | 10 (API 9) | No issues found |
✅ | 9 (API 28) | No issues found |
✅ | 8 (API 26) | No issues found |
✅ | 7 (API 24) | Flex app minimum supported version |
Need help?
Please contact our team by sending an email to support@bad-elf.com.