Device Support

Microsoft is committed to releasing regular device updates for ASP.NET Mobile Controls. Some device updates are included in releases of ASP.NET; others are to support devices that are put on the market between releases of ASP.NET. These interim releases are called device updates.

Managing a Device Update

Device updates typically consist of a new browser capability file entry in the <browserCaps> section of the configuration file, Machine.config. This entry specifies the relative location, relative to the existing Machine.config file, of a new configuration file, which updates the existing <browserCaps> section to add support for additional devices.

Note   Device updates can contain additional device adapters that specify rendering that is unique to new devices. New device adapters work with previously released device adapters and the new configuration file to support the additional devices.

The browser capability file entry in the <browserCaps> section of the Machine.config file looks like the following:

<browserCapsFiles>
<file name="deviceUpdate1" path="devices/deviceUpdate1.config" />
</browserCapsFiles>

What You Need to Do Before You Install a Device Update

  • Read the installation instructions.
  • Backup your Machine.config file. It is in the %FrameworkDir%\%FrameworkVersion%\config directory.

Supported Devices

Microsoft has performed testing for the ASP.NET mobile controls by using the following devices, browsers, and device emulators. You can configure many of these devices and emulators to work with different gateways. The gateway that you choose depends on service availability and reliability in the regions in which your customers operate devices. Although Microsoft has tested the ASP.NET with popular gateways, Microsoft makes no claim that ASP.NET is compatible with present or future gateways.

Applications developed using ASP.NET might work with additional devices and browsers that have not been tested.

Device and browser manufacturers might provide updates that override or update current device capabilities. Check with the appropriate corporations about the availability and guidelines for using device emulators. The .NET Framework does not include any devices, browsers, device emulators, or phone service. Availability of devices varies by region and carrier.

IMPORTANT   MICROSOFT CORPORATION MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE TESTING OF THE LISTED DEVICES, BROWSERS, AND DEVICE EMULATORS.

For a listing of the tested devices, browsers, and device emulators, see Microsoft ASP.NET Tested Devices.