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Manually Enroll Android Devices Using the Android Management API

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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

  1. Power On the Device: Turn on your Android device and begin the initial setup process.
  2. Wi-Fi Connection: Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network. This connection is crucial for downloading the necessary enrollment configurations.

Enter Identifier Code

  1. Proceed through the setup until you reach the screen asking for a Google or email address.
  1. In the email address field, enter the following code:
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  1. 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

  1. Enrol Prompt: After provisioning, the device will prompt you with the message: "Enrol this device?"
  2. You will be prompted to enter the Android Management API code.
  1. To retrieve this code, an administrator must navigate to the Mobile Guardian Dashboard:
    • Device
    • Add New School Device
    • Android
  2. Enter the Android Management API code provided into the device screen.
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The Android Management API code is the QR code found at the top right of the screen in the Mobile Guardian Dashboard.
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Configure Mobile Guardian

  1. 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.

Device Naming

The user 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 Student Name and Surname are to be added to the required fields.

Login Completion and Operational Mode

After the student completes the registration form and selects "Login," the enrollment process concludes. 

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If the student chooses to sign out of the Mobile Guardian application, the device will immediately re-enter Kiosk Mode, reverting to the initial Device Naming and Privacy Policy and Terms acceptance screen.

Grant Permissions

After installing the Mobile Guardian app, authorise the following 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.
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On some devices, a restart may occur shortly after registration to apply device policies.

You have now successfully enrolled your device with Mobile Guardian.

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