[Feature Request] Adobe Fresco for Android

[prubini87]

Hello,

Is Adobe Fresco coming to Android? If it is, are there any release dates yet or perhaps even a beta tester program?

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[Corey28139946oze8]

That part! Come on Adobe or bring back draw.

[Christian5E49]

Probably not. They're obviously in bed with Apple and don't care that some of their users use Android devices. Alienate more than 50% of their customer base regarding mobile apps is a business strategy I don't envy. I'm planning on ditching ALL Adobe products because of this.


Christian S Goodman
Lecturer (PT)

Leeds Business School
Leeds Beckett University

[AllyA]

All I know is that I used Sketch and Draw on multiple android devices for years with no problems. Adobe then withdrew support for those apps and encouraged me to get/stay tuned for an app that does not exist on my OS.

5 years later, nothing. 

5 years later and it's still too difficult for them to "build" a functional app?  Sorry, I don't buy it.  

[TeryndiKitzu]

Honestly if I didn't have the account through my job I don't think I'd care, I canceled my personal account and since corel is bundled with wacom I was going to make the switch...still might since even if their customer service is as bad as this at least you aren't paying for the "privilege"

[neiotik]

You know the Z Fold is part of the Galaxy line, right? And Google has worked pretty hard with the various hardware manufacturers to make sure Android is consistent across devices, most differences are aesthetic or organizational these days and most of the major players are pretty good with updates generally. So, the "hard to develop for" argument is incredibly dated and does not hold water in 2024. Additionally, hardware wise, it doesn't take much research to know which tablets make the most sense for creative purposes. Even more so than with PCs. Especially with folks like Brad Colbow specialising on reviewing things as creative professionals. Hell, if you want to make it extra easy, focus on recent Samsung devices specifically at first(As Celsys did with Clip Studio) and you're good with most of the recent generations as the S-Pen, which comes in the box(unlike the Apple Pencil), uses Wacom's EMR protocol and other creative software like Clip Studio and Nomad work perfectly. There is no excuse to not support Android at this point beyond being so wrapped up in the Apple ecosystem you haven't even looked at an Android device since 2010.

[The375757548l54]

This is wild. I have an iPad thankfully but I was thinking of getting a Samsung tablet next. I don't understand why they can't develope the app to be cross compatible... It's a bad look and makes me wanna just use procreate. 

[Helen FT]

I've stopped paying for the premium package as I can't use the apps I want on my Samsung S8 Ultra.  Five years ago I asked the same question and I had great hardware then,  nowI've got the perfect tablet and the S-pen is naturally much nicer to use on a screen than the ludicrously priced Apple pencil.  I know because I have both. 

These arguments for sticking to Apple do not stand up in the current climate. Other companies create software for both iOS and Android it and will specify whether their s/w will run on your device or not. So there's your answer, it is a conscious choice by Adobe to not do it and I, for one, have to suspect that Apple have a say in it. 

The comments given above appear to have been written by an Apple addict who had bought into their ecosystem hook, line, and sinker and have absorbed the fear of the 'other'.  I'm afraid your comments are about 6 years out of date, mate.  

[Christian2177540070re]

Hello everybody,

why does nobody if fresco will even come out for Android. What is wrong with your communication? I don't get it. I just want to know if I need to buy a new device, or if I just need to wait a little longer.

I'm a customer that also has customers. Please give us a more valid answer...

[Sjaani]

These forums are generally responded to by other users. We can't answer that question.

Adobe doesn't generally give a time frame for anything being released, that way they can work on it until it is ready.

[Christian2177540070re]

I absolutely understand, but why cutting AI for Android and giving no solution to work on a tablet? The're promising since 2019 that fresco will come... 

[Sjaani]

Yes, definitely didn't make sense to drop both Sketch and Draw from Android without giving access to the app they were telling everyone to go to.

[Anubhav M]

Hello @Christian2177540070re,

Sorry to hear about this experience and for the late response. Fresco is currently only available on devices running Windows and iOS. I would request you to upvote this UserVoice (https://adobefresco.uservoice.com/forums/919786-adobe-fresco/suggestions/44090415-fresco-on-android) and add your comments there. By doing this, you will keep getting all the updates related to this UserVoice.

Kindly update this thread if you need further assistance. We'd be happy to help.

Thanks,

Anubhav

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[Róbert227805193smg]

That same careless reponse for years... Shameful... Just say, that never will happen to come to android. Simple, I think... We understand, that have a contract ir something, but don't believe us... Disgusting business policy...

[Qat5E95]

I get stuck in an endless sign-in loop when trying to follow the link you provided which just comes off as a sick joke at this point.

If Adobe doesn't want to be available to the Android portion of the mobile market, be honest about it, then give Android users a pro-rated discount to Creative Cloud for each app to which you deny us equal access that is available to Apple.

[Qat5E95]

FINALLY got through to what I'm assuming is the intended page

[DaveJCummings]

I'm sure they want the app to eventually come to Android tablets, but it's not an easy road. Fresco came out for iPadOS first, because most machines are on the current version, and its the same across all devices and they have very similar specs.  Windows came later, because specs of devices vary more and not all machines are currently running the current OS and things are more customizable.  Android is like the wild west. Depending on who is making the device, makers have their own versions of Android and what version is all over the place. I could see a version coming for the Galaxy Tab devices,  but I have no idea.

[TeryndiKitzu]

EXACTLY! We should not have to pay the same price if we don't actually have the option to use all the apps, personal preference for tech aside, if we just got or don't want to spend more money getting redundant tech just to use apps we're already paying for with our subscriptions, we shouldn't have to. So many people have commented how this negatively impacted their work flow, which impacts their income, which impacts if they can afford to splurge or more tech to use something they've been paying for for years! Do a survey how many people use apple/iPad and how many of them use procreate vs fresco (do not include anyone who works for/with/is a resident of Adobe) this is strictly PAYING CUSTOMERS

[thy196411836t7b]

Simple answer for us android users. NO and probably never...

[Matt26511633kmc9]

Because Adobe probably made a lucrative deal with Apple in return for keeping Android out of the loop and they, like most corporate entities, are too cowardly to simply admit they need money more than integrity...

[KARRRRMA]

Hello I am a long time Photoshop user user and I am looking to extend that use on to my Android tablet.

I'm very sad to hear that Adobe Photoshop Sketch was discontinued.

I am looking to find out when When is Fresco Coming out for Android?

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[c.pfaffenbichler]

Why are you posting the question on the Photoshop Forum instead of the Fresco Forum? 

https://community.adobe.com/t5/fresco/ct-p/ct-Fresco?page=1&sort=latest_replies&lang=all&tabid=all

[jane-e]

Moved from Photoshop to Fresco

Jane

[KARRRRMA]

Hello, When is Fresco Coming out for Android?

[Sjaani]

The majority of people who respond on the forums are users of the apps. We don't know Adobe's plans. Plus Adobe tends not to give release dates because they don't want to be held to a specific date then have to release a product which is not fully functional at the time of release.

I have seen posts to say it was being worked on but there's no knowing when it may be available.

[Anubhav M]

Hello @KARRRRMA,

Thanks for reaching out, and sorry for the late response. Fresco is currently available for users on Windows and iOS devices. I would request you to upvote this UserVoice (https://adobefresco.uservoice.com/forums/919786-adobe-fresco/suggestions/44090415-fresco-on-android) and add your comments there. By doing this, you will keep getting all the updates related to this UserVoice.

Kindly update this thread if you need further assistance. We'd be happy to help.

Thanks,

Anubhav

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