If you encounter issues scanning the QR code during device enrollment, or if you have a device without camera capability, you may manually enrol your Android device using the Android Management API. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.
Device Setup: Manual Enrollment
Initial Setup and Wi-Fi Connection
- Power On the Device: Turn on your Android device and begin the initial setup process.
- Wi-Fi Connection: Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network. This connection is crucial for downloading the necessary enrollment configurations.
Enter Identifier Code
- Proceed through the setup until you reach the screen asking for a Google or email address.
- In the email address field, enter the following code:
- Follow the on-screen prompts to proceed with the setup.
Complete Initial Setup
- Automated Steps: Your device will begin to download the necessary device owner application for your management setup. Allow this process to complete.
- Device Provisioning: Once the device is provisioned, you will see a prompt indicating that your device is ready for management.
Enter Enrollment Code Manually
- Enrol Prompt: After provisioning, the device will prompt you with the message: "Enrol this device?"
- You will be prompted to enter the Android Management API code.
- To retrieve this code, an administrator must navigate to the Mobile Guardian Dashboard:
- Device
- Add New School Device
- Android
- Enter the Android Management API code provided into the device screen.
Install Work Apps
- Navigate to "Install work apps" and select "Install".
Navigate to "Configure Mobile Guardian" and select "Setup".
The device automatically applies the policies, school details, and other managed configurations. Upon application startup, the device is immediately locked to the Mobile Guardian application.
Terms of Service Display
If a Terms of Service URL was configured during the initial setup, the corresponding screen will be the first visible element upon device launch. The user would then need to accept the Terms of Service before being able to continue.
The device automatically applies the policies, school details, and other managed configurations. Upon application startup, the device is immediately locked to the Mobile Guardian application.
Environment & Device Naming
Following student acceptance of the initial Terms of Service, the next screen displays the device's target Environment. The student must then name the device and check a box to acknowledge and accept the Mobile Guardian Privacy Policy and Terms.
Student Registration
Following the final acceptance steps, selecting "Activate" triggers the appearance of the Student Registration Fields. The contents of this form will precisely match the set of requirements configured (enabled or disabled toggles) by the school administrator.
Login Completion and Operational Mode
After the student successfully completes the registration form and selects "Login," the enrollment process concludes. The device will then return to normal operational mode (exiting Kiosk Mode).
Grant Permissions
After successfully installing the Mobile Guardian app, you will be prompted to provide usage access to the app.
Authorise the following permissions:
- Device Admin
- Package Usage Stats
- System Alert Window
- After granting permissions, tap Continue.
- The Mobile Guardian application will open to finalise the registration.
- Press the back button to redirect to the home screen.
You have now successfully enrolled your device with Mobile Guardian.
Reviewing Registration Data
The data collected from the student during the device registration process can be reviewed by administrators on the Mobile Guardian dashboard. Locate this information by:
- Accessing the Students tab.
- Filtering the list as necessary.
- Selecting the Meta field/option to expose the saved registration details.
You have now successfully enrolled your device with Mobile Guardian.
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