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Application Management

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Application Management section lets you install apps for the Android Normal Mode or the Android Kiosk Mode or the Custom Kisok Mode.

Android Normal Mode

Android Normal Mode is default operating state of Android device. In this mode, the full operating system loads, and all apps, services, and settings are available.In Normal Mode, you have unrestricted access to the full Android interface, notifications, and customization options, making it the environment for everyday use such as running apps, browsing the internet, and communicating.

Secure Agent/Enable Password for Seqrite EMM

To ensure only authorized personnel can make changes to the EMM agent settings and to prevent unauthorized users from modifying device policies or configurations. You can enable Seqrite EMM password protection for the EMM agent installed on managed devices.

  • To enable password for Seqrite EMM agent, select Secure Agent checkbox.

Android Kiosk Mode

Android Kiosk Mode is a special configuration that locks an Android device to limited set of apps, turning it into a dedicated tool for specific tasks. It prevents users from accessing other apps, settings, or features, ensuring security and focus.

In this mode, all the above options of Android Normal Mode are available. However, the Install Silently option is enabled by default and enforces silent installation of selected apps on the user device. In this mode all apps are disabled except for the whitelisted apps in the kiosk mode.

In Android Kiosk Mode, the admin can configure following settings:

  • Advanced Settings: Admin can configure following device level settings:
    • Power Button Actions: Restricts or allows the action when the user presses and holds the power button of the device.
    • System Error Warnings: Blocks the system apps forcefully without user’s intervention or allows the user to close the unresponsive system apps.
    • Navigation: Blocks or allows the user to use the navigation buttons of the device. User can use only the Home button when the Home Button Only option is set for the device.
    • Status Bar: Blocks or allows the display of the system information and the notifications on the status bar of the device.
    • Device Settings: Blocks or allows the user to access the device settings app.
    • Single App Kiosk Mode: Lets admin configure only single app or required apps on the device.
  • Device System Apps: Admin can install device system apps(system apps that are available on the device).To learn more, refer to Adding Device System Apps

Note: You can set the Default Application Permission as PROMPT, GRANT, or DENY as per the requirements before installing the apps on the device.

Custom Kiosk Mode

Custom Kiosk Mode is an advanced version of Android Kiosk Mode that gives admin more control. It includes all the standard Kiosk Mode features along with a custom launcher where admins can define device behavior, apply organization branding, and create a tailored user experience.

In Custom Kiosk Mode, the admin can configure following settings:

  • Advanced Settings: Admin can define device level settings
  • Device System Apps: Admin can install device system apps(system apps that are available on the device).
    learn more, refer to Adding Device System Apps
  • Custom Launcher: Admin can define the device settings that will be visible on launcher, and organization’s branding such as company name, company logo and launcher wallpaper.

    To define the device and branding settings:

    1. In Application Management click Custom Kiosk Mode.
    2. Click Custom Launcher tab, select the device and branding settings(company name, company logo and launcher wallpaper) and click Save.

App Management Actions

Android Application Management lets admin and device user control each app and make device flexible and secure.
Note: This configuration is supported in Android normal, kiosk, and custom kiosk modes.
The following are the Android application management actions:

Application ID

A unique identifier for every Android application.

Application Track ID

An Application Track ID is a unique identifier assigned to apps in managed app stores.It ensures that the right version of the app is installed, configured, updated, and secured across all managed devices.

To select the Application Track ID:

  1. Log on to Seqrite EMM console and in the left pane, click Apps > Configuration.
  2. On the App Configurations page, select the configuration and click edit icon.
  3. Click the Android App Management tab and click Application Management.
  4. Select the app and click edit icon.

    5. The Android Management Apps page appears.

  5. Select the Application Tracking ID from drop down and click Next and then click OK.

Install Silently

This feature allows admin to select a specific app and install it silently on a device.

To enable silent installation for a specific app:

  1. Log on to Seqrite EMM console and in the left pane, click Apps > Configuration.
  2. On the App Configurations page, select the configuration and click edit icon.
  3. Click the Android App Management tab and click Application Management.
  4. Select the app for which you want to enable silent installation and click edit icon.

    5. The Android Management Apps page appears.

  5. Select the Install Silently checkbox and click Next and then click OK.

    6. The app is silently installed on the device.

App Upgrade Preference

An App upgrade preference allows admin to control how and when an Android app is updated. Admin can configure app upgrade preferences.
The following are the upgrade preferences:

  • Default Mode: Apps update automatically based on device settings.
    Note: If Default mode is selected, the app upgrade will follow the App Auto Upgrade Preference policy set under Profile>>Policy.
  • High Priority Mode: Updates are pushed quickly, instead of waiting for the usual schedule.
  • Postpone Mode:App updates will be delayed for 90 days after a new version is released.

To enable the app upgrade preference:

  1. Log on to Seqrite EMM console and in the left pane, click Apps > Configuration .
  2. On the App Configurations page, select the configuration and click edit icon.
  3. Click the Android App Management tab and click Application Management.
  4. Select the app for which you want to enable app upgrade preference and click edit icon.

    5. The Android Management Apps page appears.

  5. Select the preference from drop down,click Next and then clickOK.

Enable Password

This feature allows admin to restrict the access to a specific app on a device by enabling password. This helps to prevent unauthorized access and protect sensitive information.

To enable a password to lock a specific app:

  1. Log on to Seqrite EMM console and in the left pane, click Apps > Configuration.
  2. On the App Configurations page, select the configuration and click edit icon.
  3. Click the Android App Management tab and click Application Management.
  4. Select the app for which you want to enable password and click edit icon.

    5. The Android Management Apps page appears.

  5. Select the Enable Password checkbox and click Next and then click OK.

    6. The device user must enter the password to access the app.

Note: If the device user forgot the password set for the app, admin can reset and send the command to user to reset the password for the app.

Exempt VPN Config

This configuration allows admin to control how apps interact with a VPN. Admin can enforce VPN usage for specific apps to ensure secure access to company resources or exempt certain apps from the VPN even when the VPN is active.

To enable Exempt VPN Config:

  1. Log on to Seqrite EMM console and in the left pane, click Apps > Configuration.
  2. On the App Configurations page, select the configuration and click edit icon.
  3. Click the Android App Management tab and click Application Management.
  4. Select the app for which you want to enable password and click edit icon.

    5. The Android Management Apps page appears.

  5. Select VPN Lockdown Enforced to enforce VPN usage for the app or selectVPN Lockdown Exemption to exempt the app from VPN and click Next and then click OK.

Add Delegate Scope

Adding a delegate scope to an application means assigning predefined privileges to an admin, enabling them to perform specific actions on behalf of the app.

To add delegate scope for the app:

  1. Log on to Seqrite EMM console and in the left pane, click Apps > Configuration.
  2. On the App Configurations page, select the configuration and click edit icon.
  3. Click the Android App Management tab and click Application Management.
  4. Select the app for which you want to add delegate scope and click edit icon.

    5. The Android Management Apps page appears.

  5. Select Add Delegate Scope checkbox, click Next.
  6. Select the checkbox for the delegate scope from the list, click Next and then click OK.
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