Android Enterprise dedicated devices

Using offline mode and app access without signing in on Android Enterprise dedicated devices

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This week is all about the recently introduced functionalities of offline mode and app access without signing in. Those functionalities are specifically created for Android Enterprise dedicated devices that are enrolled into Microsoft Entra shared device mode and that are using the Managed Home Screen as launcher for other approved apps. Both of these functionalities are focused on scenarios in which the user is required to sign in to the device before the apps on the device can be used. With these functionalities, however, the IT administrator can enable specific apps to be available even when the device is offline, and even before signing in to the device. That makes sure that the user can still be productive when the device is offline, and can …

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Blocking Bluetooth on Android devices

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This week is all about a new configuration option for corporate-owned Android Enterprise devices. That new configuration option is the ability to block the usage of Bluetooth. There can be many different reasons why organizations might want to block the usage of Bluetooth on (some) Android devices within the environment. That could be simply from a functional perspective to preserve battery and to extend the usage time, but that could also be more from a security perspective to prevent the device from being exploited. For the latter think about unauthorized access, data interception, malware distribution, or even something like bluejacking (sending messages to nearby devices). All pretty good reasons to think about the default availability of Bluetooth on Android devices within the environment. Especially on …

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Understanding custom device naming templates for Android devices

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This week is about another nice new feature for the enrollment of Android Enterprise corporate-owned devices, and that feature is the ability to use custom device naming templates. Custom device naming templates enable IT administrators to adjust the name of Android Enterprise corporate-owned devices during the enrollment. That provides IT administrators with the ability to adhere naming conventions to their devices and with that organize the devices neatly within the console. That can also make it a whole lot easier to locate devices. This post will focus on the required configurations for using custom device naming templates for Android Enterprise corporate-owned devices. Note: Keep in mind that custom device naming templates will adjust the management name of the device. Introducing custom device naming templates for Android devices …

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Understanding enrollment time grouping for Android devices

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This week is all about enrollment time grouping for Android devices. More specifically, enrollment time grouping for Android Enterprise corporate-owned devices. The focus of enrollment time grouping for Android devices is exactly the same as for Windows devices; the focus is to speed up app and policy provisioning during the device enrollment. With enrollment time grouping, the IT administrator can add a device to an Entra security group directly during the enrollment of the device. That enables the IT administrator to use that security group for assigning required apps and device configurations. Together that provides a faster delivery of the required apps and device configurations, as the device will be a member of the security group directly after the enrollment. This takes away any delays …

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Using a QR code to easily sign in to apps on shared Android devices

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This week is all about the new ability to use a QR code to sign in to specific apps on (shared) Android devices. QR code authentication is a new authentication method in Entra that enables frontline workers to sign in to apps on shared devices. That authentication method provides users with the ability use a unique QR code in combination with a PIN to sign in. That eliminates the need for users to enter usernames and passwords, making it a more user-friendly experience on shared devices. On Android devices, QR code sign in is now available for the Managed Home Screen app, the Teams app, and even during the web sign-in. This post will briefly go through the QR code authentication method, directly followed with …

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