Lock Screen & Password (Android)
The Lock Screen & Password job remotely locks the device or changes the existing device password. This feature is helpful when an enrolled device is lost or stolen. This capability serves as a security measure to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access in situations where a device is lost, stolen, or considered at risk.
To create a job to lock the device and deploy it to the enrolled device(s) or group(s) remotely, follow these steps:
1. On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to Jobs > New Job > Android > Lock Screen & Password.
2. Configure the Lock Screen & Password and click Save.
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| Job Name | Enter a name for the Job |
| Lock the Device | Locks the device immediately upon job execution. |
| Set Lock Screen to None | Removes any existing screen lock (password, PIN, or pattern) from the device. |
| Change Password | Sets a new password for the device. |
| Enter Device Password | Specify the new password that will be set on the device. |
| Force Change Password On Next Unlock | Prompts the user to set a new password upon the next unlock. This setting is applicable only when Change Password is selected. |
| Bypass Secure Startup on Boot | Allows the device to boot without requiring the secure startup PIN or password. |
- The 'Lock the Device' option will work only when a password is already configured and enabled on the device.
- 'Set Lock screen to None' and 'Force Change Password On Next Unlock' are supported from SureMDM Agent v27.17.02 onwards.
- 'Bypass Secure Startup on Boot' is supported only on Device Owner–enrolled devices running Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or higher, with SureMDM Agent version 27.53.00 or above installed.
The newly created job will get listed in the Jobs List section.
3. Go back to the Home tab and select the Android device(s) or group(s).
4. Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.
5. In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the Job and click Apply.