Introduction
With this profile, you can allow or disallow a number of settings or features on an Android device. Some settings are relevant only for Android 10 or higher.
Android Platform and Restriction Policies
Android is a user-centric platform. The user of the device decides if he wants to turn on or off a feature.
When enrolled in an Endpoint Management System, the EMM manager can select which settings the user can control. In most cases, the EMM manager cannot select to turn on features or settings without user consent.
Allowing or disallowing a setting decides whether the user of the device can turn on/off a feature or setting.
Disallowing a feature or setting determine that it cannot be changed by the user. Allowing a setting determines the user can change the feature or setting.
Example: Allowing Install from Unknown Sources
In Android, you need permission to install from unknown sources. You want to download and install an app manually but get an error that it is not permitted. When you check “Special app access”->”Install unknown apps”, it has been disabled.
Screen shot from an Android device | |
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1. | NB! This may be different depending manufactor and Android version! Open Settings → Apps and Notification → Advanced → Special App access → Install unknown app Installing from any of those apps are not allowed (disabled)  |
Step-by-step Guide
Follow this guide to allow installing from unknown sources.
Android Restrictions Policy | |
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2. | Select Profiles and click Create Profile  |
3. | Click in Policies and select Restriction Policy  Click in Support Platforms and select Android  |
4. | Click +Add Item to select and policy  |
5. | Select the wanted restriction In this example “Allow Install Unknown Sources”  |
6. | Name the Policy and click Save  |
7. | Synchronize CapaOne in Console, Select Import from CapaOne  Select OK  |
8. | Link the profile to the device  |
9. | On the device Now it’s possible for user to change the setting  |
10. | To change the setting, click on the needed app and slide the bar to the right allow it It’s now possible to download an install from Chrome  |