adb gets the serial number via the libusb device descriptor probably not a viable option.
Mike On Feb 2, 2010, at 4:54 PM, Mark Murphy wrote: >> Seems that the "android id" is NOT the serial number, >> because it requires you to access the Market before it is assigned. > > That is incorrect. For example, you can get the ANDROID_ID for an ARCHOS 5 > Android tablet, which doesn't even *have* the Market. > >> Does someone know how to get access to that number in the device? > > I do not believe it is exposed via the SDK. If you see it anywhere outside > of adb (e.g., somewhere in the Settings app), you might look at the source > for that app to see how they get it. > > -- > Mark Murphy (a Commons Guy) > http://commonsware.com > Android App Developer Books: http://commonsware.com/books.html > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Android Developers" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en

