What is Android Device Management?

Android device management refers to the administration and monitoring of Android devices within an organization. The range of device types includes smartphones, tablets, handheld mobile computers, rugged devices, POS (Point of Sale), digital kiosks, and other devices running Android OS. Device management for Android typically uses an MDM (mobile device managment) software to carry out management tasks across the device fleet. Here're three main purposes of Android device management.

  • Centralized Control

    Remote control and manage all distributed devices in a centralized platform.

  • Security

    Reduce any security risks of lost devices, outdated apps, unauthorized access, and insufficient permission control.

  • Compliance

    Ensure all devices comply with required regulatory standards.

  • Remote Management

    Remote access and control all Android managed devices from the console

  • Security

    Protect corporate devices and data with assigned certificates; multiple protective layers from system to applications

  • Device Enforcement

    Implement policies to restrict device settings; lock fully managed devices into kiosk mode

  • Network Management

    Configure network settings like Wi-Fi, VPN, APN and others

  • App Management

    Distribute and update approved enterprise apps and Managed Google Play apps; manage app permissions; remove based on needs

  • Automation

    Sechdule automated tasks to streamline processes and workflows; available for bulk devices; view execution process and results at any time

  • Monitoring & Report

    Track device performance, data usage and location; receive instant notifications; utilize reports for analysis

More about Android management capabilities

AirDroid Business Features for Android Management

  • Remote Control & Support

    Keeping safe in remote connectivity, MDM with remote control is able to bring powerful functions as well as essential remote support. AirDroid Business provides the follwiing operations: remote camera, remote view with real-time screen sharing, voice chat, remote reboot, volume control, and more. Manage attended and unatteded Android devices with the MDM, whatever are used by customers or employees within the organization.

  • App Managment

    AirDroid Business is an MAM tool also. You can use it for enterprise apps and Goolge Play Store apps. Features includes force installation, uninstallation, app allowlist & blocklist, app configuration, app permission management, auto-update, auto clear cache and data, and more. In addtions, the software support Staged Rollout so that you can test release an app by percentage, country/area, device ID, and group.

  • Kiosk Mode

    Lockdown Android managed devices with single app or multi-app kiosk mode is simple. This feature ensures that employees use only safe and necessary software on their devices. Kiosk Browser, a configurable gadget, adds assistance to a secure browsing environment. You can manage whitelist and blacklist for websites, and set up incognito mode.

  • Policy

    MDM policy is a feature to enforce rules on devices. It helps with the device compliance as well as device security. Restrictions you can set include camera, safe mode, developer mode, USB, allowed numbers of incoming/outgoing calls, etc. As for network, Wi-Fi, VPN, and APN settings are allowed to configure.

  • Security

    Secure mobile workforce and data with these features.
    ● Enforce password policy
    ● Factory Reset Protection (FRP)
    ● Lock screen
    ● Remote wipe
    ● Event-triggered Alerts
    ● Manage certificates to block unauthorized access
    ● Location tracking
    ● Storage data mandatory encryption
    ● Manage Android system updates
    ● More

  • Device Enrollment

    Enrollment is the initial step to set up devices and bind them into the Android MDM centralized platform. Methods contain:
    ● Regular (for below or above Android 4.1)
    ● Device Owner (for Android 7.0+)
    ● QR code (for Android 7.0+)
    ● Android Enterprise (for Android 7.0+)
    ● Zero-touch (best for bulk enrollment)
    ● USB (for Android 5.0+)
    With a rich set of options, you can flexibly deploy Android devices; meanwhile, no need to worry about OS compatibility issues.

  • Black Screen Mode (Patented)

    Notably, AirDroid's Black Screen Mode is a privacy-centric technology to darken the remote device screen when it is being repaired. And you can customize an on-screen message to block accidental touches. This sparkling feature allows your IT teams to complete maintenance work without leaking any company data.

  • Automated Workflows

    Automated workflows help with facilitating IT tasks in Android management. AirDroid Business provides multiple operations, for examlpe, device reboot, device screen off, factory reset, switch policy/kiosk configured file, notification, group transfer, and more. You can set workflows based on the triggered alert types.

  • Geofencing & Tracking

    To know the real-time location of the assigned Android devices, you will find geofencing and tracking quite helpful. These features give a map picture with the indications of devices' location. Geofencing and tracking are appropriate in Android tablet management that devices are used by drivers of transportation or logistics companies.

  • Bulk Actions

    Having difficulties in managing large scale of devices? You should try bulk device actions. The MDM tool allows IT admins to control devices in bulk and perform actions like reboot, factory reset, lock screen, clear app data, and others at once.

  • Schedule Tasks

    For repetitive tasks, IT admins can make good use of the task scheduling feature and set up the execution frequency. There ten types of tasks (from device performance to apps) to meet basic device management needs. In additions, tracking the task process could not be easier in the Action Logs next to Tasks.

  • User Management

    One administrator is not enough, especially when facing with a large quantity devices, or across departments and groups. As you add more users to the MDM solution, the more important in managing them. AirDroid Business makes it easy. Not only is it easy to invite members, but also to assign device groups.

  • Reports

    Monitoring device performance is a big part in managing corporate devices. In AirDroid Business, reports that focusing on vairous aspects are provided. Here's a list.
    ● Data Usage Report
    ● Device Inventory
    ● Account Activity
    ● Applications
    ● Device Availability Report
    ● Device Connectivity History
    ● Device Remote Access Report

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Video Guides of Android MDM

These how-to videos help in understanding Android mobile device management better and help in device setup within minutes.

  • What is MDM & Key Features | Android MDM Introduction

  • What is Kiosk Mode? Features and Use Cases

  • How to Set up Android Enterprise Enrollment with MDM

  • How to Configure Android Tablet into Kiosk Mode

  • What Features are in Device Remote Control & Management

  • How to Choose Device Enrollment Methods

FAQs

  • How does Android MDM software work for device management?

    Android MDM software combines two parts - controller and controlled end - to make the end-to-end device management effective. Specifically, an Android MDM will provide a web-based portal or PC software to work as the admin console and is used by the IT department. Additionally, it will also provide a subsidiary mobile app that to installed in managed devices so to complete the enrollment process. As devices get enrolled, the IT department can use the portal to monitor, configure, and manage the Android devices.

  • What is Android Enterprise?

    Android Enterprise is a Google-led initiative to enable the use of Android devices and apps in the workplace. The program provides a set of features and services that help IT admins deploy, manage and secure their organization's Android devices.

  • What is Managed Google Play?

    Managed Google Play is an enterprise version of the Google Play Store. It's a part of Android Enterprise services and need an MDM/EMM provider to carry out the app management features.

  • What is Android Zero-Touch Enrollment?

    Zero-touch enrollment is a streamlined process for enrolling Android devices. An MDM solution is needed so that to allow IT admins to deploy corporate-owned devices in bulk without manual setup.

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