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Google I/O 2026 - Recap & Headlines

Hi everyone, It’s been a busy few weeks at Google! Google Cloud Next kicked things off in Las Vegas at the end of April and we caught the Android Show...

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[Survey] Enterprise Usage of USSD Codes for Call-Forwarding

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Android Enterprise management arrives for Android XR

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2026 Android Security Paper is here - my key takeaways

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mauriceatkinsonNew Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

Activating Device Owner in Android 16

I’m building a parental control app that relies on Device Owner mode. This worked fine on older devices (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S8 running Android 8/9), but it fails on a Pixel 10 Pro running Android 16.Process:I factory reset the Pixel.At the welcome s

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35 minutes ago

SreekanthNew Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

When Lost Mode is exited manually by the user on the device, the device successfully exits Lost Mode locally, but the Android Management API device resource continues to report the device state as LOST

We are observing an issue with Android Management API Lost Mode state synchronization.Issue Summary: When Lost Mode is exited manually by the user on the device (by entering the correct device password/PIN), the device successfully exits Lost Mode lo

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46 minutes ago

MikeCNew Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

How to disable Android Autofill across the device?

We’re currently using a mix of Android 13 and 14 devices (specifically Zebra mobile computers). With some recent update, across all applications users see popups to perform autofill on form inputs. We’re currently using SOTI’s Mobicontrol EMM along w

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1 hour ago

mattdermodyLevel 3.0: Honeycomb

Android Enterprise General Discussions

What options are there for managing Google Play System (Mainline) Updates?

Our very own @jasonbayton has an article on this topic that is a few years old, but has recently been updated.https://bayton.org/android/gpsu-system-updateJason is often ahead of the pack when it comes to understanding what new versions of Android b

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2 hours ago

RakibLevel 3.0: Honeycomb

Android Enterprise General Discussions

Fido2 key and their issues using them on Android

First, do Android support using Fido2 keys on Android?Yes, it does support both using bluetooth, NFC and USB authentication.For reference: https://developers.google.com/identity/fido/android/native-apps But does it mean that it is straight forwa

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4 hours ago

gaoyu1Level 1.5: Cupcake

Android Enterprise General Discussions

eSIM silently (without user interaction) downloaded to the device and successfully activated

I am currently developing an EMM using the official AMAPI. For the requirement of "eSIM silently (without user interaction) downloaded to the device and successfully activated", it is required to directly call the interface to download EISM without u

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6 hours ago

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AndriusLevel 1.6: Donut

Android Enterprise General Discussions

Zero Touch phones randomly wipe themselves

Hello, We are a large corporate and mostly use Samsung phones as Android devices. Enrolment is being done via ZT portal to a default profile which is Corporate Owned Work Profile provided via Microsoft Intune. We are noticing an increased a

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8 hours ago

jdermontNew Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

DISALLOW_MODIFY_ACCOUNTS and setAccountManagementDisabled(true) still allows adding accounts by apps

We are device owner app. We use DevicePolicyManager.addUserRestriction with UserManager.DISALLOW_MODIFY_ACCOUNTS and DevicePolicyManager.setAccountManagementDisabled(..., true) for all account types listed by AccountManager. In the settings the user

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9 hours ago

BigdogburrGoogle Team

Security Podcasts

The Secure Element Podcast - Episode #6 Passkeys

Hey Friends,Episode 6 of The Secure Element is live, and this month, we’re diving into Passkeys.I sat down with Harsh Lal, Senior Software Engineer for Android Authentication at Google, and co-chair for the FIDO Alliance Financial Group, to explore w

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9 hours ago

LizzieCommunity Manager

Service Announcements

[FIXED] Provisioning fails on Pixel devices with March and April 2026 builds, if factory reset

Updated 29 April 2026Status: Our Engineering Team has confirmed that the reported issue has now been FIXED------------------------------------------Issue:Outage Start Time: [20th April 2026]Description: We have reports of an issue impacting provision

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1 day ago

mauriceatkinsonNew Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

Activating Device Owner in Android 16

I’m building a parental control app that relies on Device Owner mode. This worked fine on older devices (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S8 running Android 8/9), but it fails on a Pixel 10 Pro running Android 16.Process:I factory reset the Pixel.At the welcome s

2023

35 minutes ago

SreekanthNew Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

When Lost Mode is exited manually by the user on the device, the device successfully exits Lost Mode locally, but the Android Management API device resource continues to report the device state as LOST

We are observing an issue with Android Management API Lost Mode state synchronization.Issue Summary: When Lost Mode is exited manually by the user on the device (by entering the correct device password/PIN), the device successfully exits Lost Mode lo

521

46 minutes ago

MikeCNew Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

How to disable Android Autofill across the device?

We’re currently using a mix of Android 13 and 14 devices (specifically Zebra mobile computers). With some recent update, across all applications users see popups to perform autofill on form inputs. We’re currently using SOTI’s Mobicontrol EMM along w

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1 hour ago

RakibLevel 3.0: Honeycomb

Android Enterprise General Discussions

Fido2 key and their issues using them on Android

First, do Android support using Fido2 keys on Android?Yes, it does support both using bluetooth, NFC and USB authentication.For reference: https://developers.google.com/identity/fido/android/native-apps But does it mean that it is straight forwa

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4 hours ago

gaoyu1Level 1.5: Cupcake

Android Enterprise General Discussions

eSIM silently (without user interaction) downloaded to the device and successfully activated

I am currently developing an EMM using the official AMAPI. For the requirement of "eSIM silently (without user interaction) downloaded to the device and successfully activated", it is required to directly call the interface to download EISM without u

353

6 hours ago

jdermontNew Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

DISALLOW_MODIFY_ACCOUNTS and setAccountManagementDisabled(true) still allows adding accounts by apps

We are device owner app. We use DevicePolicyManager.addUserRestriction with UserManager.DISALLOW_MODIFY_ACCOUNTS and DevicePolicyManager.setAccountManagementDisabled(..., true) for all account types listed by AccountManager. In the settings the user

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9 hours ago

mauriceatkinsonNew Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

Google refuses to allow amapi to be used for parental and sageguarding controls

I have built my parental control and safeguarding app and it is now tamper proof which means children cannot uninstall or bypass it. I have overlayed an educational AI chat bot, provided controls for doom scrolling, provided controls to monitor apps

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1 day ago

ste_dvNew Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

Data sharing across personal and work profile Google Calendar apps

Hi there to the community.I am setting up data sharing across the personal Google Calendar app, and the work profile Google Calendar app. Currently, I am testing the solution with the Test DPC app, just to understand behaviour and settings of the spl

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EUDCBSNew Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

Default configuration not applying

Hi, I have 2 configurations in my zero touch portal and our vendors have been adding devices.  For some reason, the configuration I have set as default is not applying and I don't see anywhere else to make changes.  Any help would be a

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1 day ago

intuneandroid98123New Member

Android Enterprise General Discussions

issue upgrading google connection in intune

Helloi try to upgrade our intune<>google Android Enterprise Connection from a unmanaged gmail account to an entra account (https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/intunecustomersuccess/new-onboarding-flow-to-managing-android-enterprise-devices

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2 days ago

LizzieCommunity Manager

Highlights from The Android Show I/O Edition 2026

Hello everyone, We’ve reached that time in the year when Google I/O is fast approaching and like last year, rather than squeezing all of Android news into that one event, we thought it deserved its own show. For the second year running, The Android S

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9 days ago

LizzieCommunity Manager

Google Play update: new layer of security coming in 2026

Hello everyone,To enhance security on Android devices, Google has announced that developers of Android applications, including those distributed outside of the Google Play Store, will be required to complete developer verification in order for t

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23 days ago

LizzieCommunity Manager

Android Enterprise management arrives for Android XRNews

Posted: 7 April, 2026 Imagine your team collaborating on a digital prototype across continents, or a technician receiving real-time, heads-up guidance on the manufacturing floor - while their XR devices remain as secure and easy to manage as any othe

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1 month ago

LizzieCommunity Manager

Android Enterprise coming to Android XR

Hello everyone, The wait is over - the first headset built on Android XR - the Samsung Galaxy XR - has launched. This is an exciting step forward for our ecosystem, further extending the familiar Android experience across a blend of physical and virt

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1 month ago

LizzieCommunity Manager

[Announcement] Launching Android Enterprise Insiders & Registration

Hey everyone,We're pleased to announce a brand new initiative built exclusively for you, the members of the Android Enterprise Customer Community: Android Enterprise Insiders!What is the Android Enterprise Insiders Program?In short, it’s your opportu

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1 month ago

RoseCommunity Manager

New Management API Features: Restrict default apps and set role-based app privileges

To optimize IT operations and strengthen your digital defences, we are rolling out two powerful enhancements to the Android Management API (AMAPI). These features are designed to give IT admins scalable control, ensure consistency, and keep critical

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2 months ago

JordanOCCommunity Manager

[Product Update] The Future of Endpoint Management is Conversational

Hello,   We are now soft-launching support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) within the Android Management API (AMAPI). While this is a “behind-the-scenes” infrastructure update, it is the critical first step toward a new way of managing

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3 months ago

RoseCommunity Manager

RCS Archival is now available on managed Android devices

Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a significant upgrade that benefits businesses with enhanced security through end-to-end encryption and boosted employee productivity with features like read receipts, typing indicators, high-resolution file shari

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6 months ago

LizzieCommunity Manager

[PRODUCT UPDATE] Zero-touch enhancement: New admin controls

Hello everyone, We're thrilled to announce significant enhancements to the zero-touch customer portal, designed to provide greater control over customer data. The portal's role-based access control has been updated to include three new user roles, ‘M

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6 months ago

BigdogburrGoogle Team

Android 16 STIG is now live!

Hey friends,   We are pleased to announce the release of Google’s Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for Android 16.Developed in partnership with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), this guide provides a robust, expert-def

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7 months ago