aws-amplify / aws-amplify/amplify-android

Add a method to retrieve the device key for the currently logged-in device

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auth feature-request
Dominant language
Java
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Description

### Problem
Currently, there is no public API in Amplify Auth to retrieve the device key (device ID) for the currently logged-in user. While Auth.fetchDevices() retrieves trusted devices, it does not return the key for the current (active) device—especially if it's an untrusted but tracked device. Additionally, the Hub sign-in event does not expose this information in its payload.

### Proposed Solution
Introduce a new property or method under Auth—such as Auth.currentDeviceKey or Auth.getCurrentDeviceId()—to return the device key for the currently active session. This would allow developers to access the device key directly without relying on internal workarounds.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing Amplify Auth's public API, especially Auth.fetchDevices() and the Hub sign-in event payload, to understand how device information is currently exposed. Done means a public Auth property or method can retrieve the device key for the currently active session, including an untrusted but tracked device.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
authentication, mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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