Configure Application Policy Profile (Android Enterprise)


Application Policy profile allows admin to configure policies for App Store, Play For Work and System Applications on the enrolled devices.

To create an Application Policy profile and deploy it to the device(s), follow these steps:

1.  Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > Profiles > Android > Add > Application Policy > Configure.

2.  Enter a Profile Name and click Add.

3.  In the Select Application Source prompt, select an option from the following and click Add > Save.

SureMDM App Store

In Enterprise App Store prompt, enter or select the following:    

   

Settings

Description

App Name 

Select the application name from the drop-down menu.

App Version

Version of the application.

Install Silently

Select this option to install the application without human intervention.


                                           or

Play For Work

Admins should select Enable Play Store option to use the Play For Work applications. 

To add applications from the Play For Work, follow these steps:

1.  Select the approved apps from the Play Store.

or

Upload an apk file under Private Apps section. 

2.  On the Managed Configuration prompt, enter the configuration name and select the required configuration.

3.  Configure the following settings and click Next. 

Settings

Description

App ID

Application ID will be auto-populated when application name is selected.

Pinning App

Select this option to lockdown the device with single or specified application. 

Install Silently

Select this option to install the application without human intervention.

Allow in Kiosk Mode

Select this option to allow only specific apps. 

App Update Mode

Select one of the options from the following to set the update mode:

  • Default Mode
  • High Priority Mode
  • Postpone Mode

4.  Grant/Deny the apps permissions and click Finish. 

Note: Admins will have the option to upload their organizations' app in this section. This package should not be available in the Play Store.

                           or

Configure System Apps

In System Application Policy prompt, enter or select the following:


Settings

Description

App Name 

Choose an application name from the drop-down menu.

App ID

Application ID will be auto-populated when application name is selected.

Permission

Select All to allow all the permissions.

Status

Specify the status (Default/ Grant / Deny)

Pinning App

Select this option to lockdown the device with single or specified application. 

Allow in Kiosk Mode

Select this option to allow only specific apps. 


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

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

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

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