Posts Tagged ‘SureLock’
System Requirements for SureLock, SureFox and SureVideo
Share this: 42Gears’ lockdown products for Android devices such as SureLock, SureFox, and SureVideo can quickly turn Android devices into dedicated-purpose tools, like a public kiosk, a POS system or even portable digital signage. For these applications to seamlessly run on an Android device, there are few system requirements: Android OS – Android Ice Cream…
Read MoreHow to disable/block USB ports or SD cards with SureLock
Share this: Extensive use of mobile devices in organizations makes information security a major concern for all of us as these devices hold a lot of confidential information, both personal and corporate. There can be numerous ways through which data can be stolen from these mobile devices. USB ports or SD cards can be one…
Read MoreHow to Check SureLock Permissions Remotely
Share this: When you install an app on Android device, you are prompted a list of permissions that the app requires for functioning. Permissions are privileges that the app requires to access certain functions and information on the device. SureLock also requires certain permissions to enable its advanced capabilities, such as disabling USB debugging or…
Read MoreEnterprise Agent for Advanced Device Management and Lockdown
Share this: Enterprise Agent (EA) refers to an application by 42Gears, which is signed by the device manufacturers (OEMs) to enable administrators to use advanced lockdown and management features of 42Gears products on the device. 42Gears offers various products to address security and management challenges faced by enterprises while deploying Android devices for business use.…
Read MoreHow to Set Up Kiosk Mode in Windows 10 Devices
Share this: The kiosk lockdown solution by 42Gears, also called SureLock, transforms Windows 10 devices into dedicated purpose-specific devices or kiosks. Businesses can select and allow only approved applications/websites to run on Windows desktops and devices. SureLock’s comprehensive security features and password protected settings turn these devices into secured dedicated devices, suitable for field use…
Read MoreSureLock Applications Analytics Reports in SureMDM
Share this: An insight into how business applications are used on company-owned mobile devices can help companies take important decision on their mobility strategy. Application usage behaviour can help identify frequently used apps, time spent on each of the apps and more. SureMDM allows IT admins to generate custom usage reports for applications managed by…
Read MoreHow to Activate SureLock, SureFox and SureVideo Licenses from SureMDM
Share this: 42Gears offers IT Pros easy ways to activate SureLock, SureFox and SureVideo licenses using SureMDM Web Console. Method 1: Activate licenses on a single Android device. Note: These steps are for activating SureLock. 1. Login to SureMDM Web Console. 2. From SureMDM Home, select the Android devices for which licenses have to be…
Read MoreAndroid Screen Pinning – Turning Consumer Devices into Single Purpose Tools
Share this: Screen Pinning or App Pinning feature was introduced by Google for Android devices (Lollipop and above) to lock them down into single application mode. The feature allows the user to lock the device screen and show only a specific app, automatically restricting access to all other functions of the Android device. Once an…
Read MoreHow to Disable Factory Reset using SureLock
Share this: Factory Reset is a built-in, software reset feature in Android devices designed to restore the device to its original manufacturer settings so that it functions as if fresh out of the box. This may benefit a new owner of an old device however can be harmful in an enterprise setting. Why do enterprises…
Read MorePlugin Apps in SureLock for Android
Share this:SureLock comes with six built-in plugin apps. These light weight function-specific plugin apps do not show on the default device home screen and reflects only within SureLock. SureLock admin can approve these apps for the device users using Plugin App tab under Allowed Applications. Following are the six Plugin Apps of SureLock: – WiFi…
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