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Plugin[¶](#capacitor-device-info-plugin "Permanent link") Capacitor plugin to read device information, such as the model, manufacturer, operating system, memory, and a per-install identifier. [ ![Deliver Live Updates to your Capacitor app with Capawesome Cloud](../../../assets/external/cloud.capawesome.io/assets/banners/cloud-build-and-deploy-capacitor-apps.69628c3f.png) ](https://cloud.capawesome.io/) ## Features[¶](#features "Permanent link") * 🆔 **Identifier**: Read a unique per-install identifier for the device. * 📱 **Information**: Read the model, manufacturer, operating system, and more. * 🧠 **Memory**: Read the total memory of the device and the memory used by the app. * ⏱️ **Uptime**: Read how long the device has been running since its last boot. * 🖥️ **Cross-platform**: Support for Android, iOS, and Web. * 🤝 **Compatibility**: Works alongside the [Battery](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/battery/) and [Localization](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/localization/) plugins. * 📦 **CocoaPods & SPM**: Supports CocoaPods and Swift Package Manager for iOS. * 🔁 **Up-to-date**: Always supports the latest Capacitor version. Missing a feature? Just [open an issue](https://github.com/capawesome-team/capacitor-plugins/issues) and we'll take a look! ## Use Cases[¶](#use-cases "Permanent link") The Device Info plugin is typically used whenever an app needs to know more about the device it is running on, for example: * **Bug reports and support**: Attach the device model, manufacturer, operating system version, and WebView version to support tickets or crash reports. * **Device registration**: Use the per-install identifier to register a device on your backend without collecting personal data. * **Adaptive user interfaces**: Adjust your layout based on the device type, for example phone versus tablet. * **Feature gating**: Enable or disable features depending on the Android SDK version or the major iOS version. * **Diagnostics**: Monitor the memory used by your app or detect whether it is running on an emulator or simulator. ## Compatibility[¶](#compatibility "Permanent link") | Plugin Version | Capacitor Version | Status | | -------------- | ----------------- | -------------- | | 0.x.x | \>=8.x.x | Active support | ## Installation[¶](#installation "Permanent link") You can use our **AI-Assisted Setup** to install the plugin. Add the [Capawesome Skills](https://github.com/capawesome-team/skills) to your AI tool using the following command: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-0-1)npx skills add capawesome-team/skills --skill capacitor-plugins ` Then use the following prompt: `` [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-1-1) Use the `capacitor-plugins` skill from `capawesome-team/skills` to install the `@capawesome/capacitor-device-info` plugin in my project. `` If you prefer **Manual Setup**, install the plugin by running the following commands and follow the platform-specific instructions below: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-1)npm install @capawesome/capacitor-device-info [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-2)npx cap sync ` No additional permissions or configuration are required on any platform. ## Configuration[¶](#configuration "Permanent link") No configuration required for this plugin. ## Usage[¶](#usage "Permanent link") The following examples show how to read the device identifier, read device information, and read the device uptime. ### Read the device identifier[¶](#read-the-device-identifier "Permanent link") Get a unique per-install identifier for the device, for example to register the device on your backend. See the [API documentation](#getid) for when the identifier is reset on each platform: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-1)import { DeviceInfo } from '@capawesome/capacitor-device-info'; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-2) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-3)const getId = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-4) const { identifier } = await DeviceInfo.getId(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-5) return identifier; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-6)}; ` ### Read device information[¶](#read-device-information "Permanent link") Get information about the device, such as the model, manufacturer, operating system, device type, and memory. Fields that a platform cannot determine are `null` (see [Platform Support](#platform-support)): `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-1)import { DeviceInfo } from '@capawesome/capacitor-device-info'; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-2) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-3)const getInfo = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-4) const info = await DeviceInfo.getInfo(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-5) return info; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-6)}; ` ### Read the device uptime[¶](#read-the-device-uptime "Permanent link") Get the time the device has been running since its last boot, in milliseconds. Only available on Android and iOS: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-1)import { DeviceInfo } from '@capawesome/capacitor-device-info'; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-2) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-3)const getUptime = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-4) const { uptime } = await DeviceInfo.getUptime(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-5) return uptime; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-6)}; ` ## API[¶](#api "Permanent link") * [getId()](#getid) * [getInfo()](#getinfo) * [getUptime()](#getuptime) * [Interfaces](#interfaces) * [Type Aliases](#type-aliases) ### getId()[¶](#getid "Permanent link") `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-6-1)getId() => Promise ` Get a unique identifier for the device. On **Android**, the identifier is the `ANDROID_ID` value, which is unique per app-signing key, user, and device. It is reset when the app is reinstalled after the signing key changes or the device is factory reset. On **iOS**, the identifier is the `identifierForVendor` value, which is unique per vendor and device. It is reset when all apps from the vendor are uninstalled. On **Web**, the identifier is a random UUID that is persisted in the browser's `localStorage`. It is reset when the browser storage is cleared. **Returns:** `Promise<[GetIdResult](#getidresult)>` **Since:** 0.1.0 --- ### getInfo()[¶](#getinfo "Permanent link") `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-1)getInfo() => Promise ` Get information about the device. **Returns:** `Promise<[GetInfoResult](#getinforesult)>` **Since:** 0.1.0 --- ### getUptime()[¶](#getuptime "Permanent link") `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-8-1)getUptime() => Promise ` Get the time the device has been running since its last boot, in milliseconds. Only available on Android and iOS. **Returns:** `Promise<[GetUptimeResult](#getuptimeresult)>` **Since:** 0.1.0 --- ### Interfaces[¶](#interfaces "Permanent link") #### GetIdResult[¶](#getidresult "Permanent link") | Prop | Type | Description | Since | | -------------- | ------ | ------------------------------------ | ----- | | **identifier** | string | The unique identifier of the device. | 0.1.0 | #### GetInfoResult[¶](#getinforesult "Permanent link") | Prop | Type | Description | Since | | --------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | | **androidSdkVersion** | number \| null | The Android SDK version number (API level). Returns null on platforms other than Android. Only available on Android. | 0.1.0 | | **deviceType** | [DeviceType](#devicetype) | The type of the device. | 0.1.0 | | **iosVersion** | number \| null | The major version number of iOS. Returns null on platforms other than iOS. Only available on iOS. | 0.1.0 | | **isVirtual** | boolean | Whether the app is running on a virtual device (simulator or emulator). | 0.1.0 | | **manufacturer** | string | The manufacturer of the device. | 0.1.0 | | **model** | string | The model identifier of the device. On **iOS**, this is the internal model identifier (e.g. iPhone13,4), not the marketing name. | 0.1.0 | | **name** | string \| null | The name of the device. On **iOS 16 and newer**, a generic device name (e.g. iPhone) is returned unless the app has the required entitlement. Returns null if the name cannot be determined. | 0.1.0 | | **operatingSystem** | [OperatingSystem](#operatingsystem) | The operating system of the device. | 0.1.0 | | **osVersion** | string | The version of the operating system. | 0.1.0 | | **platform** | [Platform](#platform) | The platform the app is running on. | 0.1.0 | | **totalMemory** | number \| null | The total amount of memory of the device, in bytes. Returns null if the total memory cannot be determined. Only available on Android and iOS. | 0.1.0 | | **usedMemory** | number \| null | The amount of memory used by the app, in bytes. Returns null if the used memory cannot be determined. Only available on Android and iOS. | 0.1.0 | | **webViewVersion** | string \| null | The version of the WebView that renders the app. On **iOS**, the version of the operating system is returned, because the WebKit version is tied to it. Returns null if the WebView version cannot be determined. | 0.1.0 | #### GetUptimeResult[¶](#getuptimeresult "Permanent link") | Prop | Type | Description | Since | | ---------- | ------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | | **uptime** | number | The time the device has been running since its last boot, in milliseconds. | 0.1.0 | ### Type Aliases[¶](#type-aliases "Permanent link") #### DeviceType[¶](#devicetype "Permanent link") The type of a device. * `phone`: A handheld phone-sized device. * `tablet`: A tablet-sized device. * `desktop`: A desktop or laptop computer. * `tv`: A television or set-top box. * `unknown`: The type could not be determined. `'phone' | 'tablet' | 'desktop' | 'tv' | 'unknown'` #### OperatingSystem[¶](#operatingsystem "Permanent link") The operating system of a device. `'android' | 'ios' | 'windows' | 'mac' | 'unknown'` #### Platform[¶](#platform "Permanent link") The platform an app is running on. `'android' | 'ios' | 'web'` ## Platform Support[¶](#platform-support "Permanent link") The plugin returns `null` for any field that a platform cannot determine. The following table shows which fields of the `getInfo()` result are available on each platform: | Property | Android | iOS | Web | | ----------------- | ------- | --- | --------------- | | androidSdkVersion | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | deviceType | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (best-effort) | | iosVersion | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | | isVirtual | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | manufacturer | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | | model | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (best-effort) | | name | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | | operatingSystem | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (best-effort) | | osVersion | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (best-effort) | | platform | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | totalMemory | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | | usedMemory | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | | webViewVersion | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (best-effort) | The `getUptime()` method is only available on Android and iOS. ## Migration from `@capacitor/device`[¶](#migration-from-capacitordevice "Permanent link") This plugin can be used as a replacement for the official [@capacitor/device](https://capacitorjs.com/docs/apis/device) plugin. The following table shows how the methods map: | @capacitor/device | @capawesome/capacitor-device-info | | ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | getId() | getId() | | getInfo() | getInfo() | | getBatteryInfo() | Use the [Battery](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/battery/) plugin | | getLanguageCode() | Use the [Localization](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/localization/) plugin | | getLanguageTag() | Use the [Localization](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/localization/) plugin | ## FAQ[¶](#faq "Permanent link") ### How is this plugin different from other similar plugins?[¶](#how-is-this-plugin-different-from-other-similar-plugins "Permanent link") It gathers a wide range of device details through one fully typed API — model, manufacturer, operating system, a per-install identifier, total and used memory, device type, virtual-device detection, WebView version, and uptime — with consistent behavior across Android, iOS, and the Web. Fields a platform cannot determine are returned as `null`, and the package is actively maintained against the latest Capacitor and OS versions. If you only need the platform name, a minimal setup is enough; if you want a complete, honest picture of the device, this plugin is built for exactly that. ### How stable is the identifier returned by `getId`?[¶](#how-stable-is-the-identifier-returned-by-getid "Permanent link") The identifier is unique per install. On Android, it is the `ANDROID_ID` value, which is reset when the app is reinstalled after the signing key changes or the device is factory reset. On iOS, it is the `identifierForVendor` value, which is reset when all apps from the vendor are uninstalled. On the Web, it is a random UUID persisted in the browser's `localStorage`, which is reset when the browser storage is cleared. ### Can this plugin replace the official `@capacitor/device` plugin?[¶](#can-this-plugin-replace-the-official-capacitordevice-plugin "Permanent link") Yes, this plugin can be used as a replacement for the official `@capacitor/device` plugin. The `getId()` and `getInfo()` methods map directly, while battery information and language settings are covered by the [Battery](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/battery/) and [Localization](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/localization/) plugins. See the [migration table](#migration-from-capacitordevice) above. ### Why is the device name always a generic value like `iPhone` on iOS?[¶](#why-is-the-device-name-always-a-generic-value-like-iphone-on-ios "Permanent link") On iOS 16 and newer, a generic device name is returned unless the app has the required entitlement from Apple. If the name cannot be determined at all, the `name` property is `null`. ### Why are some fields `null` on my platform?[¶](#why-are-some-fields-null-on-my-platform "Permanent link") The plugin returns `null` for any field that a platform cannot determine. For example, `totalMemory` and `usedMemory` are only available on Android and iOS, and `androidSdkVersion` is only available on Android. See the [Platform Support](#platform-support) section for a complete overview. ### Can I get the battery level or the device language with this plugin?[¶](#can-i-get-the-battery-level-or-the-device-language-with-this-plugin "Permanent link") No, this plugin focuses on device information such as the model, manufacturer, operating system, and memory. For battery information, use the [Battery](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/battery/) plugin. For the user's language and locale preferences, use the [Localization](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/localization/) plugin. ### Can I use this plugin with Ionic, React, Vue or Angular?[¶](#can-i-use-this-plugin-with-ionic-react-vue-or-angular "Permanent link") Yes, the plugin is framework-agnostic. It works in any Capacitor app regardless of the web framework, including Ionic with Angular, React, or Vue, as well as plain JavaScript projects. ## Related Plugins[¶](#related-plugins "Permanent link") * [Battery](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/battery/): Access battery information. * [Localization](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/localization/): Read the user's localization preferences, such as preferred locales and time zone. * [Network](https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/network/): Access network information. ## Newsletter[¶](#newsletter "Permanent link") Stay up to date with the latest news and updates about the Capawesome, Capacitor, and Ionic ecosystem by subscribing to our [Capawesome Newsletter](https://cloud.capawesome.io/newsletter/). ## Changelog[¶](#changelog "Permanent link") See [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/capawesome-team/capacitor-plugins/blob/main/packages/device-info/CHANGELOG.md). ## License[¶](#license "Permanent link") See [LICENSE](https://github.com/capawesome-team/capacitor-plugins/blob/main/packages/device-info/LICENSE). 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Fields a platform cannot determine are returned as null, and the package is actively maintained against the latest Capacitor and OS versions. If you only need the platform name, a minimal setup is enough; if you want a complete, honest picture of the device, this plugin is built for exactly that."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "How stable is the identifier returned by getId?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "The identifier is unique per install. On Android, it is the ANDROID_ID value, which is reset when the app is reinstalled after the signing key changes or the device is factory reset. On iOS, it is the identifierForVendor value, which is reset when all apps from the vendor are uninstalled. On the Web, it is a random UUID persisted in the browser's localStorage, which is reset when the browser storage is cleared."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "Can this plugin replace the official @capacitor/device plugin?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, this plugin can be used as a replacement for the official @capacitor/device plugin. The getId() and getInfo() methods map directly, while battery information and language settings are covered by the Battery and Localization plugins. See the migration table above."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "Why is the device name always a generic value like iPhone on iOS?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "On iOS 16 and newer, a generic device name is returned unless the app has the required entitlement from Apple. If the name cannot be determined at all, the name property is null."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "Why are some fields null on my platform?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "The plugin returns null for any field that a platform cannot determine. For example, totalMemory and usedMemory are only available on Android and iOS, and androidSdkVersion is only available on Android. See the Platform Support section for a complete overview."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "Can I get the battery level or the device language with this plugin?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "No, this plugin focuses on device information such as the model, manufacturer, operating system, and memory. For battery information, use the Battery plugin. For the user's language and locale preferences, use the Localization plugin."}}, {"@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use this plugin with Ionic, React, Vue or Angular?", "acceptedAnswer": {"@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, the plugin is framework-agnostic. It works in any Capacitor app regardless of the web framework, including Ionic with Angular, React, or Vue, as well as plain JavaScript projects."}}], "url": "https://capawesome.io/docs/sdks/capacitor/device-info/"} ```