SkieWhat is the model review for a new phone or tablet?
It is a one-time check Skie does the first time it sees a phone or tablet model, so the right protections are applied to that hardware. Any Android 12 or newer device is accepted. After the review, the model is known. Until then, built-in apps on that model are left alone.
Android phones are made by many companies, and each adds its own apps and settings. A protection that behaves well on one model can behave slightly differently on another. The model review makes sure Skie has a tested profile for the hardware in your hands.
For a common model, nothing visible happens. For one that is new to Skie, the model review is part of setup. It is done once, and the result is kept. The next family that sets up the same model will not wait.
While a model is unreviewed, Skie is careful. Built-in apps from the manufacturer are left alone, so nothing important is hidden by mistake. Your approved list, the filter, the lock and the schedules still apply to the apps you installed or chose.
You do not need to do anything special. Start setup as usual with the Provision app or a computer and cable. If the model needs a review, the setup flow says so.
The same process works for phones and tablets. A tablet model that Skie has not seen goes through it in exactly the same way.
If you are buying a device and want to be sure, any Android 12 or newer model from a mainstream maker is a good bet. You can also ask Skie support about a particular model before buying.