Application Settings (Android)


Application Settings job helps the user to manage the applications remotely based on selecting a Job Type from the following:

  • Lock Apps - Lock the application with password
  • Run at startup - Run the application on device booting
  • Uninstall applications - Remove the application from the device
  • Clear data - Delete the data of an application
  • Show Apps - Displays the applications on the device
  • Hide Apps – Hides the applications on the device

Note: Show Apps and Hide Apps features will work only on Android Enterprise devices.

To create Application Settings job 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 > Application Settings.    

2.  In the Application Settings prompt, enter the following details and click OK.

     a.  Enter a Job Name.

     b.  Select the Application Name(s) from the list.

     c.  Click Add to move Application Names in the right-side box.

     d.  Click Remove to remove the Application Names from the right- side box.   

     e.  Select the desired Job Type.

     f.  Click Advanced to set the Password in Advanced Settings prompt.

     The newly created job will be listed in the Jobs List section. 

3.  Go back to Home tab and select 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.