Single App Mode locks an iOS device to run a single selected application continuously. This prevents users from exiting the app, accessing the home screen, or navigating to other system features, making it ideal for dedicated kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, or single-use enterprise workflows.
Configuration Parameters
Access the iOS Single App Settings
- Navigate to Profiles in your Mobile Guardian portal.
- Select the profile assigned to your target corporate devices.
- Select the What tab, then click on Applications.
- Locate the iOS Single App configuration options.
- Force Single App Mode: Toggle this setting to force the target supervised iOS device into Single App Mode for the duration of the active profile.
- Select App: Choose the primary application that will lock the device into Kiosk Mode.
Available Pre-Approved Applications
You can select from the following system and enterprise applications to configure Single App Mode:
- Core Productivity & Utility: Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clock, Compass, Contacts, Files, Keynote, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Reminders, Settings, Voice Memos
- Communication & Media: FaceTime, Mail, Messages, Music, Phone, Photos, Podcasts, TV, Videos
- Browsing & Navigation: Maps, Safari
- Finance & Management: Apple Wallet, Stocks
- System & Diagnostics: App Store, Game Center, Health, Home, iCloud Drive, iTunes Store, iTunes U, Measure, News, Tips, Watch, Xcode Previews
- Tracking & Location: Find My Friends, Find My iPhone
- Enterprise: Barcode Scanner, Books, GarageBand, Mobile Guardian, Photo Booth
List of Autonomous Apps: Specify applications authorised to enter or exit Single App Mode independently using Apple's Autonomous Single App Mode framework.
If a required application is not listed in the auto-complete selector, navigate to the main Applications menu in your dashboard to add and approve it for deployment.