Discover Device Information with Flutter: device_info_plus Package

Uncover essential details about your users' devices with the device_info_plus package for Flutter. This comprehensive plugin empowers you to access platform-specific information, enabling you to tailor your app's functionality and enhance the user experience.

Key Features:

• Retrieve device details such as manufacturer, model, and operating system version
• Access device identifiers like IMEI and serial number (Android only)
• Obtain information about the web browser (web platform only)
• Gather device data for crash reporting and analytics

Usage:

To integrate device_info_plus into your Flutter app, follow these steps:

1. Include the device_info_plusdependency in your pubspec.yaml file:

dependencies:
  device_info_plus: ^latest_version

1. Import the package in your Dart file:

import 'package:device_info_plus/device_info_plus.dart';

1. Instantiate the DeviceInfoPlugin:

var deviceInfo = DeviceInfoPlugin();

1. Access platform-specific information:

// For Android
var androidInfo = await deviceInfo.androidInfo;
print('Manufacturer: ${androidInfo.manufacturer}');
print('Model: ${androidInfo.model}');

// For iOS
var iosInfo = await deviceInfo.iosInfo;
print('Name: ${iosInfo.name}');
print('System name: ${iosInfo.systemName}');

Retrieving Generic Device Data:

For general-purpose data collection, use the data getter:

var deviceData = await deviceInfo.deviceInfo.data;
print('Device data: $deviceData');

Android Considerations:

• Serial number retrieval requires specific app permissions. Ensure your app meets the requirements outlined by Android.

iOS Considerations:

• The name property returns the device name assigned by the user. This feature requires the com.apple.developer.device-information.user-assigned-device-name entitlement in iOS 16 and later.

Conclusion:

The device_info_plus package empowers Flutter developers with comprehensive device information. Leverage this plugin to tailor app experiences, enhance crash reporting, and gain valuable insights about your users' devices.