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Guides for running managed devices.
Practical answers for schools, hostels, institutes and enterprises that manage Android phones and tablets.
Guides
- How to manage student tablets: a practical guide for school administratorsA step-by-step guide to running a school tablet programme: deciding who owns devices, setting policy, enrolling devices, handling day-to-day changes and responding when something goes wrong.8 min read
- How to lock down Android tablets for studentsA practical checklist for locking down student Android tablets: allow lists, setting locks, browser control and schedules, and why enforcement at system level matters.6 min read
- BYOD versus school-owned devices: which is better for schools?Compare bring-your-own-device with school-owned devices on control, cost, support and fairness, and what each means for device management.5 min read
- How to run a tablet programme for a coaching instituteA practical plan for institutes that issue tablets with course content: structure by branch and batch, keep content apps available, control browsing and handle lost devices.6 min read
- Role-based access for school device managementHow role-based access lets teachers, heads of section, principals and owners each manage the devices that are theirs, without exposing everything to everyone.5 min read
- Exam mode on student tablets: how to lock devices for assessmentsHow schools run assessments on tablets by locking devices to one approved app for a set time, applying it to a whole class and restoring normal rules afterwards.4 min read
Technical
- Android device owner mode explainedDevice owner mode is the Android role that lets a management app enforce rules at system level. Learn what it can control, how a device becomes managed and why it matters for schools and enterprises.7 min read
- How to provision Android devices at scaleA practical overview of enrolling many Android devices into management: reset, enrol, apply group rules and verify, with methods that suit different volumes.7 min read
Security
- How to prevent factory reset on managed Android devicesWhy users reset managed devices, what factory reset does to management and how device-owner policies block it. Includes what to do when a device is reset anyway.5 min read
- What to do when a managed tablet is lost or stolenA clear process for lost or stolen managed devices: report, lock, locate where appropriate, replace and keep the student's seat and history.5 min read
- Real-time breach alerts for managed devicesWhat a breach alert is, which events should trigger one, who should receive them and how to act on them quickly, from a single device to a whole organisation.5 min read
Industries
- Android MDM for logistics and delivery fleetsHow logistics and delivery operators use Android device management to lock devices to work apps, keep them on policy and respond quickly to loss or tampering.5 min read
- Android MDM for field teams: banks, sales, service and healthcareHow organisations with field staff use Android device management to keep company devices on approved apps, protect data and respond to loss, without giving everyone access to everything.5 min read
Buying guides
- How to choose an MDM: a checklist for institutions and enterprisesA buyer's checklist for choosing a mobile device management system: enforcement level, structure, roles, alerts, devices supported, support and pricing.7 min read
- MDM pricing models explainedHow MDM is priced: per device per year, per seat tiers, setup fees and support. What to compare when you request quotes.4 min read