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Configure File Sharing Profile (Android)

With the File Sharing Policy, organizations can securely share and distribute enterprise files on devices through the File Store functionality. This policy enables IT administrators to establish a document library using the File Store feature, facilitating the seamless sharing of various files, such as images, videos, and other documents, among all enrolled devices. This approach ensures efficient and protected file sharing within the organization's network, enhancing collaboration and data accessibility while maintaining robust security measures.

To share a file using File Sharing Policy and remotely deploy it to the device(s), follow these steps:

1. On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to Profiles > Android > Add > Primary Profile > File Sharing Policy > Configure.

2. Enter a Profile Name.

3. Click Add to launch File Store prompt.

4. Select the desired files or folders and click Add.

     The selected files will be listed in the box located on the right side of the screen.

5. Click Done.

     The selected files will be listed in the File Sharing Policy section.

6. Click Save.

      The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section.

7. Go back to the Home tab and select the Android device(s) or group(s).

8. Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.

9. In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the created profile and click Apply.

Following are the other permissions available for this feature:

  • Set Download Path: Allows to set download path.
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  1. Downloading files to a location other than the public folders on Android 11 and above devices requires Allow All File Access permission. If access is not granted or if the download location does not exist, then files will be downloaded in the default location (Android/data/com.nix/files/EFSS/)
  2. Supported from Android SureMDM Agent version >=27.17.00.
  • File Permissions: Allows to set File Delete/File upload permissions.
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Supported from Android SureMDM Agent v16.41

  • Type of Access
    • Ignore Home Folder: When enabled, the Home folder will not be displayed on device side in SureMDM file store.
    • Ignore Shared Folder: When enabled, Shared folders will not be displayed on device side in SureMDM file store.
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Supported from SureMDM Agent v27.09.04

  • Auto Download: When enabled, files will be automatically downloaded to the device in the SureMDM file store.