Enhancing Android Enterprise OS Update Management
Hi, The way the Android API implements OS update management on Android Enterprise devices is not particularly useful for devices with user affinity. Are there any upcoming API changes for EMM solutions like Microsoft Intune? From my experience with the current API: AUTOMATIC – The OS update is installed as soon as it becomes available via OTA, which is not practical for real-time scenarios. WINDOWED – Similar to AUTOMATIC but with the limitation that OS updates can only be installed within a defined maintenance window. This means that if a user needs to update their device due to a software bug fixed in the latest OS version, they may not be able to do so immediately if the maintenance window is set outside working hours. Source: https://support.google.com/work/android/answer/13791272?hl=en#zippy=%2Cmanaging-system-updates-using-system-update-policies Suggested Improvements: Provide an option to control OS updates on BYOD (Work Profile only). I understand that when enrolling a device through Work Profile, only the work container can be managed via EMM. Google may need to reconsider this approach. It would be beneficial to have an approach similar to Apple’s, where EMM admins can manage OS updates (e.g., push specific updates, set deadlines, etc.) through DDM (Declarative Device Management - Source: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/deployment/depc30268577/web ), even on BYOD devices (Device Enrollment) — without requiring supervision like DO (Device Owner mode). I’m aware that Samsung Knox E-FOTA exists, but it is limited to Samsung devices. Expanding this capability to all Android devices (like Google Pixel devices) would greatly improve update management in enterprise environments. BR, Marco
HELP! Enrollment Stuck on Choose Device Category
I need help. When enrolling a device on Intune, we are getting stuck on the Choose Device category page where it does not allow us to press the OK button. We have two vendors supplying us phones and the issue is happening with both vendors (devices are Pixel 8s and 9s). Please help!
Audio management in Android Enterprise
From the feature list in Android Enterprise from https://developers.google.com/android/work/requirements#4.25.-system-audio-management_1, I want to discuss the feature 4.25.2. IT admins can prevent users from modifying device volume settings (go to adjustVolumeDisabled). This also mutes the devices. In theory a very good feature, in certain areas when you want to block users from either changing the volume to silent or the other way. Our goal was to use with Samsung Service Plugin where you can set the default volume, but since blocking the volume buttons on the phone, you are also stuck with a mute device. So my feature request would be to have the feature without muting the device.
BYOD AE Work Profile - Samsung Device with Android 12, 13 - Sharing Serial no/IMEI details with Intune MDM
We are observing, Intune started displaying the Serial no's /IMEI's of Samsung Android 12, 13 device and device type is BYOD -> Work Profile. did you see this in your environment? Model affected are SM-A,G,S,G,M SERIES.ZTE don't enroll the device
Hello, I using ZTE to enroll all of our Android devices into our MDM Meraki. But I've noticed that I have to perform a manual action each time to complete the enrollment : Why ZTE don't enroll automatically the device into my MDM ? Regards, **Code hidden for security reasons
Force settings on Dedicated devices during enrollment
Hello all, I'm trying to deploy a Dedicated device profile in Microsoft Intune, I created the configuration profiles and the compliance policy with some settings, in specific about PIN creation and complexity, but during the setup users are not asked to enter any PIN, and at the end the device result non-compliant until the PIN is set and is fulfilling the rules I set. Is there by any chance a way to force the PIN creation request during the enrollment phase as happens for user-associated devices? Thanks in advance /LuciusWhat factors are important when choosing a device?
Hey everyone, I hope you are doing well. When it comes to finding the right solution for your business, what devices you choose is an important decision. Every business has their own needs and requirements, and it can be a time consuming task. It's also likely that you have to adapt your devices as your needs change or devices come to the end of their current life within your company. With this in mind, I wanted to ask you: What factors are important to you when choosing a device? Is there particular information about a device you are keen to know? What would be your tips for people looking to select devices for the first time? Perhaps you need devices that work in harsh conditions or tablets that double-up as a kiosk. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts below. Thank you, LizzieWork Profile Password Complexity affects Personal Space device password that unlocks the device : Intune
Hi, Personally owned devices with a work profile running on Android 12 and above devices today, we are over controlling their personal space by demanding complex password setup. there are two passwords affected by this Password complexity setting in Intune : The device password that unlocks the device The work profile password that allows users to access the work profile Even we choose medium complexity, user are getting a notification to change the device password to complex. this is not feasible for the BYOD scenario. Yes, i can understand security perspective avoid simple passcode, but policy shouldn't force for lengthy and complex passwords. how you configured this password complexity your environment ?.
