Is it possible to check over Bluetooth if Android is running on a mobile phone?
A:
Bluetooth spec does not send any SO specific information. You should send that info programatically, and after the connection has been stablished, of course.
Cristian
2010-05-10 15:45:18
hmm ok then there is no way to detect that before connection establishment?
Roflcoptr
2010-05-10 15:46:17
+2
A:
Since it's a random/untrusted device you'll have to rely on passive techniques and statistical analysis:
- Does the Bluetooth MAC fall into a range known to be used by certain Android hardware
- Fingerprint the SDP records returned by the device. For example, my A855 returns a whole bunch of SDP records which could be used to distinguish it from other types of devices. (Linux command
$ sdptool browse <Bluetooth MAC>) - Is the device discoverable? (Does it show up in a scan for nearby devices?) Because Android defaults to not discoverable.
Brad Hein
2010-05-10 16:24:30