Google Wallet for Android adds 12th digital state ID
Following the last launch at the end of August, Google Wallet is rolling out support for Oklahoma state IDs on Android. more…
Google Wallet for Android has added Oklahoma as its 12th digital state ID option. To access this feature, open the app on your Android phone and tap the 'plus' button next to "View more" under "IDs & personal info." This list now includes Oklahoma, joining 11 other states and Puerto Rico. The card design features the American Bison, the state animal, and the scissor-tailed flycatcher, the state bird.
To set up the digital ID, users must photograph the front and back of their physical card, as well as record a short video of their face for verification. The process sends the data to the Oklahoma State Agency for confirmation, which can take a few minutes. Users will receive an email notification once the ID is available. Once set up, the ID can be accessed via NFC or by scanning the QR code.
It is accepted at some airports by the TSA, but users must still carry their physical ID card, as the digital version does not replace the need for a physical copy. Android 8+ devices with a screen lock, Bluetooth, and Nearby devices enabled are required to use this feature. The ID can be removed from Google Wallet at any time or remotely through myaccount.google.com.
As a private pass, it remains on one device and is not synced to the cloud. For more news, visit 9to5Google on YouTube.
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