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Supported Devices for the Samsara Driver App

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Written by Jen E
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The Samsara Driver App is designed to run on most modern iOS and Android devices, including phones and tablets. The following devices are recommended for the Samsara Driver App.

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The following device and specification recommendations are only intended for the best use and operation of the Samsara Driver App. These recommendations may differ from the recommendations of other third-party applications, such as navigation apps. Additional models may also be supported as long as they are also not on the unsupported devices list.

Note

In June 2024, we are introducing a new Samsara Mobile Device Support Policy that defines and enforces support for hardware models. The policy is shared in advance to provide you with ample time to prepare any device upgrades, as needed.

Recommendation

Model

Highest performance

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

  • iPad Pro (2022+)

Great value

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

  • iPad (2022+)

Unsupported Devices

The following devices are not supported for use with the Samsara Driver App:

  • Android 5.0 Lollipop or older

    Android devices with processors that use x86 instruction set

  • iOS 12.1.4 or older

  • Chrome OS devices 

    Chromebooks, Chrome Tablets, Acer Chromebook Tab 10

  • Windows Mobile OS

  • FireOS devices (Amazon Devices)

    Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HDX

  • Nextbook devices

  • Ematic devices

  • RCA devices

Install the Samsara Driver App on a Garmin 7xx Series Device

Garmin devices utilize the Android operating system, but they do not support the Google Play Store. In order to install the Samsara Driver App on these devices, you can install the app directly onto most Garmin 7xx Series tablets:

Note

The APK file is not compatible with Garmin DEZL 700.

  1. To permit the app installation on your device, go to Settings > Security, and enable Unknown sources. 

  2. Download the APK file to the Garmin device (see Driver App Release Notes).

  3. From the Downloads app, tap APK.

  4. Tap Install to continue installation.

    After installation is complete, the Garmin Navigate will automatically launch Routes in the Samsara Driver App.

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