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Remote Support Features and Its Descriptions

Classic Remote Support

Classic Remote Support features and their descriptions across platforms are given in the following list:

FeaturesDescription
Remote screen ViewScreen sharing feature to remotely view device screen in real-time.
Remote ControlRemote access feature to remotely control devices using touch events.
File ExplorerAccess files are stored on the internal storage of the end user’s device. A Search option is available to quickly locate specific files or folders.
Shortcut Keys in File Explorer
Ctrl + C - Copy  a file/folder
Ctr + X - Cut a file/folder
Ctrl + V - Paste a file/folder
Fn + F2 - Rename a file/folder
ClipboardSend, read, and clear text from device clipboard.
Task ManagerMonitor processes with CPU Usage, RAM Usage, and applications running on the remote device.
TerminalUsing Terminal on SureMDM, the admin can use the command lines to send commands and run scripts on Android devices.
Device StatusView the device status (online/offline).
SettingsChange the settings for Rotate screen view, increase or decrease screenshot image quality. 
Note: When users select Original, the screen's size will be changed from scaled size to original size.
Play/PausePlay/Pause screen sharing actions to avoid unnecessary data consumption.
Swipe To UnlockUnlock the device screen
Note: The device must be Knox/Signed/Zebra OEM for the setting to work.
Volume ControlRemotely increase or decrease the volume levels of the device.
SearchSearch for the words/phrases on the remote screen.
ScreenshotCapture and download screenshot in .webp format.
Continue popupContinue popup appears every hour during the remote session. Click Continue to continue with the remote session; otherwise,  it gets auto-dismissed after 111 seconds.
Screen RecorderUse this option to record the screen of the device.
Enable Kiosk LockdownUse this option to enable SureLock on the device.
Exit SureLockUse this option to exit the SureLock.
End SessionClose the remote session on a device and send logs to the device's activity logs.
Open SureLock SettingsIt allows administrators to access the SureLock Admin Settings directly from the SureMDM Remote Support interface, facilitating efficient remote management of devices without requiring physical interaction
Next Gen Remote SessionSwitches the current remote support interface to the Next Gen Remote Support experience.
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Touch events will work only on Samsung KNOX devices, devices with the Enterprise Agent installed, and Android devices where accessibility permission is granted for the SureMDM Agent.

Next Gen Remote Support

Next Gen Remote Support features and their descriptions across platforms are given in the following list:

FeatureDescription
Remote screen ViewScreen sharing feature to remotely view device screen in real-time.
Remote ControlRemote access feature to remotely control devices using touch events.
File ExplorerAccess files are stored on the internal storage of the end user’s device. A Search option is available to quickly locate specific files or folders.
ClipboardSend, read, and clear text from device clipboard.
Task ManagerMonitor processes with CPU Usage, RAM Usage, and applications running on the remote device.
TerminalUsing Terminal on SureMDM, the admin can use the command lines to send commands and run scripts on Android devices.
BackSimulates the device’s Back button to navigate to the previous screen.
HomeReturns the device to the Home screen.
RecentsDisplays the list of recently used applications on the device.
PowerOpens the device power menu to perform actions such as restart or power off (based on device permissions).
Swipe to UnlockRemotely performs a swipe gesture to unlock the device screen. Note: Supported only on Knox, Platform-signed, or Zebra devices.
UnlockUnlocks the device screen remotely, where supported.
Volume UpRemotely increases the device volume level.
Volume DownRemotely decreases the device volume level.
Google SearchPerforms an online search on the device using Google.
Enable Kiosk LockdownEnables SureLock (kiosk mode) on the remote device.
Exit Kiosk LockdownExits SureLock (kiosk mode) on the device remotely.
Full ScreenExpands the remote session window to full-screen mode for better visibility and control.
Start Session / Pause SessionStarts or pauses the remote screen capture. When paused, screen sharing is temporarily stopped; resume to continue the session.
ScreenshotCaptures and downloads a screenshot of the remote device screen.
Start RecordingRecords the remote device screen for monitoring or documentation purposes.
Remote CallInitiates a remote call session to facilitate real-time communication during support.
SettingsAllows configuration of session preferences such as screen rotation, display adjustments, and image quality settings.
Data UsageDisplays Real-time session data usage.
Classic Remote SessionSwitches the current remote support interface to the Classic Remote Support experience.