We are delighted to announce new enhancements to the Scalefusion Android Device Management. 

  1. Enhancements to app settings

  • Consolidated Application Management Settings: All the features around application management are now grouped under one section. You can now access these settings in a single tab labeled Application Management settings under Restrictions.

  • Granular Uninstall Settings: You can now customize the app management experience, by preventing users from uninstalling all managed apps or only selected apps or allowed apps only. 

  1. Extended Scalefusion Kiosk Mode: 

  • Suspend restricted apps: Prevent restricted apps from consuming background data and resources. You can now choose to suspend the restricted apps in the kiosk mode.

  • Allow access to all apps: By disabling the Restrict Apps Policy, you can now use Scalefusion Kiosk mode as a complete launcher for all apps. By default, all the allowed apps will be displayed, and the user gets an option to access all the apps installed on the device.

  • Additional gestures to access settings in SAM mode: You can now choose from 4 new gestures that can be used to access settings when the device is in single-app mode.

  1. App blocking settings: 

  • In addition to defining apps that should be blocked or uninstalled if found, you can now quickly block the apps that can cause users to bypass a Kiosk mode by using the recommended apps shortcut. 

Note: On supported devices, you can block activities inside an app. On other devices, you can only block the complete app.

  • You can also block selected apps from consuming metered/mobile data and save on mobile data costs.

  1. Time & day-based app access:

You can configure time and day-based app access rules for the allowed apps. Additionally, in Scalefusion Kiosk mode, you can choose whether to suspend the app completely or soft block it and display a message when the user tries to access the app.

  1. SIM Binding enhancements: 

  • You now have the option to dynamically link the device to a SIM card based on either the first detected SIM or a custom property, simplifying the configuration process.

  • Additionally, you can choose to connect to Wi-Fi when the device is locked due to a SIM Swap or removal event, addressing accidental SIM Swap or removal locks.

  1. Enhancements for company-owned devices

  • Disable SD Card: Disable the usage of SD Card on Samsung Knox and Lenovo devices.

  • Wipe SD Card: Choose to wipe the SD Card of a device or a group of devices on your Samsung Knox devices.

  • Configure Navigation Mode: Change the navigation mode between 3-button, 2-button or gesture based on Wingman-supported and Lenovo devices.

  • Display Battery Percentage: On Wingman-supported devices, choose to display the battery percentage left in the status bar.

  • Phone Number in Lost Mode: You can now add a phone number when the device is in lost mode. If the device has cellular connectivity, end-users can dial the specified number.

  1. Enhancements to compliance workflows for company-owned devices

  • Inactivity compliance workflow: You can choose to clear app data or reboot or factory reset the device if it is not connected to the internet for a given duration.

  • Geofence compliance workflow: Configure a move-in and move-out message for geofence compliance Workflow.

  1. Enhancements to BYOD

  • Device configuration for BYO devices: Configuration options for BYO (Bring Your Own) devices have been expanded to include both enrollment and post-enrollment settings. With this enhancement, you can now gather user information after the device has been enrolled in BYO mode.

  • Enrollment-specific ID for BYO devices: For BYO devices, a specific enrollment ID has been introduced, providing a consistent identifier across all enrollments. This ID serves as a valuable tool, especially since BYO devices may not report IMEI/Serial numbers. It facilitates automatic reconciliation of devices if the same user re-enrolls their device.

  • Connected work app support: You can now enable work apps to access data from personal apps by activating personal side access for work apps within the container. Work apps can selectively read data from the personal side, to provide a seamless user experience. For instance, the Calendar app can read personal appointments, allowing users to have a unified view of their day on the work side calendar.