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Setup SureLock Permissions

The admins can activate certain permissions anytime in SureLock. The following options are available under Setup SureLock Permissions:

  • Installed Application Permission - SureLock requires this permission to read the list of apps installed on the device and provide the administrator the ability to view, modify and uninstall the apps.

  • Set SureLock as Default Launcher - This option will set SureLock as default Home screen.

  • Configure Runtime Permissions - SureLock requires access to runtime permissions, including Telephone, Camera, Location, Storage, Phone, Messages, Microphone, and Contacts. The application will not function properly unless these permissions are granted.

  • Activate Device Admin - SureLock requires Android device administrator permission for the advanced lockdown features such as 

         -  Disable Camera

         -  Disable Lock Screen

         -  Encrypt device

         -  Set Password Expiry

         -  Lock Device

         -  Set Password Restrictions

         -  Reset Device Password

         -  Monitor unauthorized Login

         -  Wipe Device

      Select this option to activate all the advanced lockdown features.

  • Enable Samsung Knox - Select this option to enable Samsung Knox features. This feature is available only for Samsung Knox devices.

  • Enable Usage Access - Select this option and then enable Usage Access for SureLock.  The lockdown features of SureLock will not work until this option is enabled.

  • Enable All Files Access - SureLock requires this permission to transfer the files from/to the device. 

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Enable All Files Access will be available only on the devices running Android 11 and above.

  • Enable Accessibility Settings - SureLock requires this permission to block access to the notification panel, power button and keyboard.
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Enable Accessibility Settings will be available only on the devices running Android 12 and above.

  • Configure System Permissions - SureLock requires this permission to enable the single application mode, floating buttons, power saving mode, modifying the brightness, WiFi hotspot and rotation settings. Use this option to allow SureLock to modify the system settings. 

  • Enable Notification Access - SureLock requires this permission to block the notifications and control the sound setting on the device. Use this option to enable the notification access. 

  • Scheduled Exact Alarm - SureLock requires this permission to schedule a reboot at the defined interval.

  • Enable Display Over Other Apps - SureLock requires this permission to disable the status bar, block access to unallowed apps and usage of floating buttons. Use this option to enable the display over other apps permission on the device. 

  • Enable Background Location - SureLock requires location permission to be enabled all the time. Use this option to keep the location permission enabled all the time. 

  • Enable SureKeyboard Service - SureLock requires this permission to set a secured keyboard as an input method on the device. 

  • Disable USB Debugging - Select this option to disable USB debugging to enhance device security by preventing unauthorized access or data transfer via a USB connection.

  • Disable Automatic Update From Play Store - Select this option to stop auto-updating all the installed applications from Play Store.

  • Disable Battery Optimization -  SureMDM Agent requires this permission to run in the background all the time. Use this option to disable the battery optimization on the device.