Posts Tagged ‘Android’
Lock Android Tablet or Smartphone to a Single Application or Single App Mode
People often ask how to run only one app on Android devices, or how to lock an Android device to run only one app. Google searches like “Android allows only one app” and “Android tablet lock to one app” are very popular, which shows that everyone wants an easy way to secure their devices. The…
Read MoreAndroid equivalent of iOS Guided Access Mode
iOS Guided Access Mode Guided Access Mode was introduced in iOS 6.0 and is used to help device user stay focused on one application while using an iOS device. This feature limits the iOS devices to run just a single application. Guided Access can be used to achieve the following -. Restrict iOS device…
Read MoreA guide to blocking outgoing and incoming calls and texts to improve field-worker productivity
If you notice people at work sending and receiving calls and texts throughout the day, you’re witnessing a worldwide trend. Unfortunately, the issue won’t go away on its own. Unless managers learn how to block outgoing calls, workers may be tempted to make calls throughout the day. It stands to reason that worker productivity will…
Read MoreTurn Smartphones Into Dedicated Mobile Hotspots Using 42Gears MDM Technology
If you need to provide a Wi-Fi connection via hotspot, but don’t have access to dedicated devices (such as Mi-Fi devices), 42Gears can help you find a workaround, bringing critical resources to those who need them. Here’s how, and why it’s so important. Hotspot devices serve as mobile Wi-Fi hubs. Hotspots can access data from…
Read MorePermit SureMDM To Ignore Battery Optimization On Android Devices
The battery of an average smartphone or tablet holds its charge for roughly a day with moderate use. In practice, our constant smart device usage means battery life is typically much shorter than a full day. Even Android has introduced device power management features, such as limiting apps’ access to device resources like the CPU…
Read MoreEasily Configure Native Email – AstroMail on Android devices
A secure email solution is a must-have for any business. AstroMail from 42Gears UEM Solution is a secure native email gateway that provides businesses with advanced network security while restricting data leakage. It gives IT Pros the ability to configure mail restriction policies remotely. Some benefits of using AstroMail includes: 1. AstroMail can easily be…
Read MoreHydrauvision Adopts BYOD with 42Gears
The practice of allowing employees to use their own personal devices for work purposes has long sparked intense debates across corporate ecosystems. Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) offers several advantages such as better work-life balance for employees, higher employee productivity, better flexibility and improved employee happiness. Businesses also save money on hardware costs when they allow workers to…
Read MoreAndroid P: What’s New for Enterprises
Google recently unveiled Android P, offering new APIs and frameworks, specifically designed for enterprises. They are designed to help EMM vendors and developers offer better solutions to secure corporate devices, provide better work profile management, improve kiosk mode flexibility (ability to run multiple apps) and more. Let’s explore in detail what an enterprise can do…
Read MoreAndroid Screen Pinning – Turning Consumer Devices into Single Purpose Tools
Screen Pinning or App Pinning feature was introduced by Google for Android devices (Lollipop and above) to lock them down into single application mode. The feature allows the user to lock the device screen and show only a specific app, automatically restricting access to all other functions of the Android device. Once an app is…
Read MoreControl Mobile Data Spending with 42Gears UEM Suite
Businesses are constantly adopting new set of cloud-based services and mobility solutions to streamline their operations. This has resulted in the growth of a bigger expense category which is wireless data. Managing wireless or cellular data requires automating operational processes to achieve complete visibility, cost reduction and enhanced efficiency. Earlier, Telecom Expense Management (TEM) practice…
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