[Feature Request] Adobe Fresco for Android

Report · Aug 20, 2020

This app has been really one of the most popular apps in the iOS market. In my opinion, I think android needs to get a supply of good art apps, . To be honest, with my experience in Adobe Illustrator draw and adobe photoshop sketch have been quite decent, but to me, it just seemed like a beta app than a full-fledged professional application.

Of course, this is the company's choice, but in my eyes, I think adding fresco, photoshop, and illustrator for android would be a good idea.

criticism is also allowed in this post.

Thank you for reading!

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Report · Aug 21, 2020

Fresco is a relatively new app, and Adobe seems to be building it based on what users request. Which could lead to the lack of professional application you mention. For me, I can already see it becoming too much like all the other apps with everyone asking for thing which exist in other apps to be added to Fresco.

I like it as a drawing app, I don't want to see it developed beyond that to include text and many other features I'm sure others want to see.

Seeing that Fresco is now available on Windows, I'll be surprised if we see it go to Android, but I don't know Adobe's plans, so that's just my opinion.

Report · Aug 21, 2020

I'm sure that it's coming. Fresco is an amazing app and it's only getting better.

Report · Feb 14, 2022

They announce the end of Adobe Draw and Adobe Sketch, two of my favorite mobile apps for creative work. And in the same pop-up text they recommend to switch to Fresco, WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE ON ANDROID!

Report · Mar 08, 2022

RIGHT?! I have a subscription so why can't I have the the damn app. It doesn't make sense.

Report · Nov 22, 2020

I get tired of feeling like a second class creator because I don't use apple products. When I see things like teathered photography and app development like this only for apple products it feels like a slight to the rest of us that prefer PC and a huge majority of the world on android products. It one thing to do an initial release with a follow-up on android, but when a fully built app has been out for a year or more and we still haven't seen it cross platform, it's very frustrating. This goes for more than just Fresco. This seems to be a suite wide issue effecting many adobe products.

Report · Dec 07, 2020

I agree. I will never buy an Apple product, and really get sick of being treated like Uncle Barney living in the condemned trailer park on the other side of the tracks. I love my Samsung phone and tablet, and I use PC.

Report · Mar 17, 2021

Get used to it. Too many Apple fanboys and companies like adobe cater to the stream of money, and it isn't with Android. Conform or get left behind. That's the way of the world.

Report · Sep 17, 2021

No. You're wrong. That's the way of the weak willed, unimaginative, and uninspired. It is easy however, and so it is the way of many. Refusing to accept conformity is far from a guranteed fate of being left behind though. As a matter of fact, it has often been those that resist conformity that have had original ideas propel them to success. In the case of these Adobe apps, I don't need them. None of us actually do. All the refusal to include an Android version has accomplished with me is to send my money elsewhere. I've already found three alternatives that work fine. Better than fine actually.

Report · Apr 01, 2022

What are the alternatives?

Report · Apr 22, 2021

I agree, and it doesn't make sense given Android has a far larger market share of mobile devices.

I did get told once it is because Android is too easy to 'steal' apps or reverse engineer the code or something.

Report · Nov 08, 2021

I've been saying for a while now that Adobe should charge Windows and Android users less because we clearly get less. Adobe clearly has all their focus on Apple and it shows. Now they are removing Sketch and Draw from Android and still no Fresco.

I'd sooner find alternative software, than switch to Apple. Keep pushing Adobe, I'm almost out the door.

Report · Dec 19, 2020

It really would be nice if I could get my money's worth from Adobe and they put their pro apps on Android like they do for iPad users. It would nice if they at least confirm if it going to happen or not.

Report · Jul 28, 2021

I'm getting really frustrated with Adobe now. They announce the end of Adobe Draw and Adobe Sketch, two of my favorite mobile apps for creative work. And in the same pop-up text they recommend to switch to Fresco, WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE ON ANDROID!

That's bonkers. Really makes me doubt if I should keep investing in the Adobe CC.

It's just not fair business practice to charge the same price, then cut the offering and limit the recommended alternative offer to only a certain group of users.

At least they could have been so honest as to alter the text for Android users and tell them to f off right away.

Report · Aug 16, 2021

I was using Adobe draw app for a long time... I made somany sketches and drawings in Adobe draw app... By withdrawing this app adobe showed very Unprofessional way towards the users... By doing withdrawal you guys are disappointing loyal users... Because you guys released fresco only for apple devices.. What about Android users? You guys are only focusing on ios users only... Why you guys are rationalizing in this matters... If we could afford Apple product why should we go for fresco instead a far more better app is there pro create... In Android there are so many apps but we trust Adobe for the better quality... In returns you guyz did this to us... Really disappointed...

Report · Aug 18, 2021

Man.. I'm disappointed 😞 too.. what then would happen to android users when illustrator comes to an end?

Report · Sep 23, 2021

I can't believe Adobe would phase out Draw and Sketch without even launching Fresco on Android. I literally just bought the Samsung Galxy Z Fold 3 with the pen so I could draw on my phone more often. What a bummer.

- Cesar Caminero - cesarcaminero.pro

Report · Sep 26, 2021

I've switched to infinite Painter. It's the best app on play store actually. The 7th version will be just 😍. Consider that the team of dev is formed of 3 persons! It's available on Android, iOS, iPadOS , Chromebooks, Macbooks, Window 10 and 11.

https://www.infinitestudio.art/discover.php

Report · Jul 21, 2022

Same to me , am why would they phase out adobe draw and live a app that's only available on iPad some of us can't afford to buy those, but we still want to draw

Report · Dec 10, 2021

I contacted Adobe about this and the chat conversation was painful, to put it nicely:

Today 9:25 AM
Adobe Customer Care Virtual Assistant

Hi. I am the Adobe Customer Care Virtual Assistant. Tell me what you need help with. I'll do my best to understand and find the right person to assist you.

Adobe Fresco for Android

Adobe Customer Care Virtual Assistant

You need help using Fresco or troubleshooting an issue. Is that right?
Yes
No

Me: No

Adobe Customer Care Virtual Assistant

I'm still learning. Could you describe the issue differently or tell me your goal?

Me: How do I get Adobe Fresco on Android?

Adobe Customer Care Virtual Assistant

To confirm, you need help using Fresco or troubleshooting an issue. Is that right?
Yes
No
9:26 AM
Me: No

Adobe Customer Care Virtual Assistant

Would you like to chat with an agent?
Yes, chat with an agent
No

Me: Yes, chat with an agent

Adobe Customer Care Virtual Assistant

Ok. Connecting you to an agent who can help.
Connecting you with a specialist as soon as possible.
Your estimated wait time is currently less than one minute
You are now connected to our photo products specialist, WILMA to help you further. Please give them a moment to review the chat conversation so far.

WILMA

Hello, I'll be happy to assist you. Could you please verify your Adobe email address along with your first and last name?

Me: I use Adobe Sketch and Draw using my Google account at shdwlynx@gmail.com.
My name is John Tolle.
I received an email from Adobe stating that the two above apps will soon be decommissioned and that I should switch to Fesco.
But I cannot seem to find it on the Play store.
9:29 AM
WILMA

Thank you for your patience. Upon checking your account, I ma not able to find any active plans. Is this your registered Adobe ID?

Me: I don't have any active plans. Sketch and Draw are freemium apps and I never signed up for a plan. I simply want to know where I can get Fesco for Android when it's not on the Play store yet Adobe's email clearly states that it's the replacement for Sketch and Draw.

WILMA

Let me connect you to the dedicated team who could help you with this concern.
Connecting you with a specialist as soon as possible.
You are now connected to Puja in Adobe Sales. If you need to share sensitive information, such as credit card number, please wait for your agent to give you steps to share it securely.

Puja

Welcome to Adobe Sales. My name is Puja how can I help you with the purchase today?
Hello
Not to rush you, are we still connected?

Me: Still here.

Puja

yes

Me: I'm waiting for you to read my conversation with the other agent so I do not have to restate everything all over again.

Puja

yes you want subscription with adobe Fresco , correct?
it will be for individual license or team /
9:40 AM
Me: No. I do not want a subscription. I just want to be able to download the app on my Android phone.

Puja

its a subscription based plan
you need to subscribe to this , to use it

Me: Why would I subscribe to a plan when I cannot even find the app on the Play store?

Puja

its a cloud based program
its not a one time purchase app

Me: Is it contained within another app, like Creative Cloud or something?

Puja

adobe have all subscription based plan
yes
its included in creative cloud all apps

Me: I understand that Adobe has subscriptions but, at least for Adobe Android apps, you can download the app for free and then pay for a subscription to get premium features unlocked. Please explain where exactly I can find Adobe Fresco for Android.
The following page does not mention an Android version of Fresco for Android: https://helpx.adobe.com/support/adobe-fresco.html

Puja

its a desktop application
https://helpx.adobe.com/fresco/using/what-is-adobe-fresco.html
please refer this
Adobe Fresco is also available on iPad and Windows.

Me: I'm sorry I didn't make myself clear. I have been using Adobe Sketch and Draw ON MY ANDROID PHONE and received an email from Adobe that Sketch and Draw are being decommissioned and that Fresco is the replacement. So can I replace the apps I'm using ON ANDROID with an app that does not exist ON ANDROID?

Puja

ye but its not available on android phone
its only for windows desktop & ios mobile/ipads

Me: Is there a beta version for Android being worked on?

Puja

Let me connect you with the dedicated team to help you better.

Me: OK thank you.

Connecting you with a specialist as soon as possible.
Hello. SHAIKH TAUSIF is your support representative today, and is reviewing the chat conversation so far. If you need to share sensitive information, such as credit card number, please wait for them to give you steps to share it securely.

SHAIKH TAUSIF

Hello, I'll be happy to help you today, let me first pull up your account information and access your detail.
Here is everything you need to know about End of Life (EOL) of Adobe Photoshop Sketch and Illustrator Draw, kindly go through this link to know more

https://helpx.adobe.com/in/mobile-apps/help/sketch-draw-end-of-support.html

Me: I'm not looking for end of life information for the apps I already have on my Android phone. I'm looking for how to access the app that replaces them... on my Android phone. The previous agent confirmed that there is no such app available on Android (after I provided a link to your own page that says so) and then asked if there is a Beta of Fresco for Android, and now here we are.
Read 9:53 AM

SHAIKH TAUSIF

Could you please help me with the page link, so that I can check and share the correct information ?

Me: You don't have access to my entire conversation with the two other agents so far?

SHAIKH TAUSIF

Okay kindly allow me sometime to check the details carefully

(20 minutes later...)

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