Scalefusion Client Mode for Corporate Owned Devices
As an enterprise looking to manage Corporate Owned Android devices, you might want to control how the corporate policies are applied and how your end-users interact with the MDM application. The two most frequently used methods of interaction or modes of operation for an MDM application are,
- Kiosk Mode: In this mode the MDM client application replaces the default home launcher of the device with a custom one so that it can show a custom list of approved applications, Allowed websites and applies the corporate policies.
- Agent Mode: In this mode the MDM client application silently runs in the background, thereby giving users the default device launcher experience, yet protecting the device and applying the corporate policies.
Scalefusion offers you the flexibility to setup the Scalefusion Pro MDM client in either the Kiosk mode or the Agent mode, thereby allowing you to choose the experience that you want to give to your end-users.
In this document, we will discuss the various scenarios and help you choose the correct mode of operation for Scalefusion Pro Client.
When to Use Kiosk Mode or Set Scalefusion as Launcher?
The following set of questionnaire helps you decide if you want to set Scalefusion as the Launcher. If the answer to any one of the questions below is a Yes, then you should be consider using Kiosk/Launcher mode.
- Are you using Devices that have an Android OS version less than 6.0?
- Are you using Devices that are not Android Enterprise recommended, that is they do not support afw#mobilock method of enrollment?
- Are you deploying the managed device in an unattended environment like a Shopping Mall, Entry/Exit gates etc?
- Do you want to use the managed device to run only one application all the time (Single/Default App Mode)?
- Do you want to control the application listing and ordering on the Home screen?
When to Use Agent Mode or Set Scalefusion as Agent?
The following set of questionnaire helps you decide if you want to set Scalefusion as the Agent. If you answer in Yes to one of the questions, then you should consider Agent mode.
- Do you want to use Scalefusion as a Mobile Application Management solution?
- Do you want to let the end-users use the Corporate Device as their personal device but still apply a limited set of policies?
- Do you want to use the default Android launcher UI so as to give the default experience to your end-users?
- Do you want to hide the Scalefusion MDM agent from the list of applications?
- Do you want Scalefusion to completely disable the Applications that are not approved for corporate use?
Feature Comparison Matrix
The table below helps you compare the support for majority of features across the Launcher and Agent mode.
Legend:
- Yes - Works in both Legacy & Android for Work(afw).
- Yes* - Requires Android for Work (EMM management).
- Yes** - Requires Android for Work (EMM management) or selected Samsung, Sony or LG Devices.
Feature | Description | Kiosk/Launcher Mode | Agent Mode |
Minimum Android OS Support | The minimum Android version required for optimal performance. | Android 4.2 and above. | Android Enterprise Recommended devices running Android 6.0 and above. |
Application Policy | This lets you control the applications that are allowed to be used and the applications that are blocked. | Yes | Yes* - Requires EMM management. |
Allowing of Websites via Scalefusion Browser | This lets you use Scalefusion Browser to give a controlled browsing experience. | Yes | No |
Allowing of Websites via Google Chrome | This lets you control Google Chrome for a controlled/restricted browsing experience | Yes* | Yes* |
Branding | This lets you set a custom Wallpaper, custom lock screen and logo. | Yes | Yes |
Application Order on Home screen | This allows you to define the application ordering on Home screen. | Yes | No |
Single App Mode (Kiosk Mode) | This allows you to set an application to run always. | Yes | No |
Custom Notification Centre | This lets you replace the system status bar with a custom notification centre. | Yes | No |
Volume Settings Control | This lets you control the Volume settings of device. | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi Configurations | This lets you push custom Wi-Fi configurations to device. | Yes | Yes |
Display Settings | Allows you to control the display settings like screen timeout, brightness. | Yes | Yes |
EMM Settings | Allows you to secure the devices by applying policies related to Communication, Keyguard, Network, Account management. | Yes* | Yes* |
Hide the MDM Agent | Allows you to hide the Scalefusion MDM agent. | No | Yes |
Default Android Launcher Experience | Allows users to use the default Android launcher when the device is locked. | No | Yes |
Corporate Owned Personally Use | Allows the device to be used as a personal device, at the same time applying security policies to get control on the device. | No | Yes |
Configure Exchange Settings | Allows admins to remotely configure Exchange settings on the device. | Yes* | Yes* |
Samsung Knox Secure Settings | Allows Samsung specific secure settings for better corporate security. | Yes | Yes |
LG Guard Secure Settings | Allows LG specific secure settings for better corporate security. | Yes | Yes |
Sony Enterprise Secure Settings | Allows Sony specific secure settings for better corporate security. | Yes | Yes |
Enterprise Application Management (In-house apk) | Allows installation and updates of Enterprise applications. | Yes | Yes |
Play for Work Applications | Allows installation of applications directly from Google Play Store. | Yes* | Yes* |
Remote Application Permission Control | Allows controlling the application permissions, pushed via Google Play store. | Yes* | Yes* |
Remote Application Configurations | Allows remote configurations of applications pushed via Google Play Store. | Yes* | Yes* |
Factory Reset Protection | Allows you to configure authorized GMail id's that can be used to protect unauthorized usage in case the the device is factory reset. | Yes* | Yes* |
Remotely Configure Hotspot Settings | Allows you to configure the device as a Hotspot device. | Yes | Yes |
Broadcast Messages | Allows you send one way messages to devices. | Yes | Yes |
Passcode/Password Policy | Allows you to set a Password device for better corporate security. | Yes | Yes |
APN Settings | Allows you to remotely configure Access Point Names on the devices. | Yes** | Yes** |
How to configure & control the Mode for Scalefusion?
Scalefusion offers you Device Profiles, that let you configure a group of policies and settings, that can be applied to one or multiple devices. Please head to our Android Device Profile for Corporate devices to see how you can control the mode for Scalefusion client application.
