Android App Launcher

With an Android EMM device, you can configure a customisable Mobile Guardian application launcher for all EMM-enrolled devices assigned to a specific profile. This launcher will only display installed applications on the device.

Configuring a Customizable Mobile Guardian Application Launcher for Android EMM Devices

Navigating to the Android Layout Configurator

• Log In: Log into your Mobile Guardian School Dashboard.
• Navigate to Profiles: On the left-hand side of your screen in the navigation panel, click on “Profiles”.

• Edit Profile: Once you are on the profiles page, “edit” the profile by clicking on the edit icon of the profile you would like the Mobile Guardian application to apply to. This profile should be the one applied to the school's Android EMM devices.

• Access Applications Tab: Once you have clicked the edit icon of your selected profile, you will be directed to the configuration page of that profile. Click on the tab “What” and then under “What” click on “Applications”.

• Select Android Launcher Tab: Once you are in the Applications section of the selected profile, click on the “Android Launcher” tab.

Adding Applications to Your Android Launcher

• Enter App Names: In the Android Launcher tab, enter the app names in the required field that you would like to add to the Android app launcher.

• Select App from Drop-Down Menu: Once you have entered the app name, a drop-down menu will appear with the apps listed with that name. Click on the required app to add.

• Add App: After selecting the desired app, click on the “Add App” button.

• Confirm Addition: Once you have clicked on the “Add” button, the app will appear in your list of the Android Launcher.

• Verify on Device: On your device(s), the application you have added will appear in the Mobile Guardian Launcher.

Congratulations! You have successfully added an app to the Mobile Guardian App Launcher. 

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