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Android Enterprise Agent Maintenance Releases

15.1.5 (April 21, 2022) - Download the Android Enterprise device agent from the Google Play Store or the MobiControl Android Enterprise Agent Downloads page.

Release Highlights

Block App Updates on Samsung and Zebra Devices

You can now indefinitely disable app updates on a per-app basis via script commands on Samsung and Zebra devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed or Corporate Personal; and on Samsung devices enrolled as Android Classic. This allows administrators to restrict business-critical apps (including the SOTI MobiControl agent) from automatically updating to the Play Store version and disrupting their device user's workflow.

Configure Wi-Fi MAC Randomization for Zebra Devices

You can disable Wi-Fi MAC Randomization via script commands on Zebra devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed. This allows administrators to whitelist Wi-Fi MAC addresses and secure their network access.

Obtain "Display Over Other Apps' Access for Third-party Apps

"Display Over Other Apps" permission can now be granted to third-party apps either silently or interactively (depending on agent configuration) via script commands on devices enrolled as either Android Classic or Android Enterprise. This allows administrators to remotely grant their business-critical apps the ability to display itself over any other app.

Resolved Issues

15.1.4 (March 16, 2022)

Release Highlights

Remotely Control IDEMIA Devices

Remote control is available for IDEMIA devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed with an IDEMIA plugin. With this new feature, administrators can troubleshoot IDEMIA device issues without requiring physical access to the device.

Configure Native Virtual Private Network (VPN) on Android Enterprise

On Android 5 and above, you can now configure native VPNs via script commands on devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed with an OEM-specific plugin. Administrators can now secure their device network traffic using VPN tunnels available natively on the device.

Resolved Issues

15.1.3 (February 16, 2022)

Release Highlights

Configure Battery Optimization on Panasonic Devices

Manage battery optimization (Doze Mode) for apps installed on Panasonic devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise. This allows administrators to exempt business-critical apps from being restricted and affected by Android’s Doze mode.

Manage App Notifications for Lava Devices

You can now enforce App Notifications on Lava T81N devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed. With this update, administrators can restrict Lava device users from turning off notifications for business-critical apps.

Resolved Issues

15.1.2 (January 17, 2022)

Release Highlights

File Access Improvement on Android Enterprise

On Android 11, the “Manage External Storage” permission can now be granted to the agent during device enrollment either silently or interactively (depending on agent configuration) when enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed. This reduces the possibility of having to obtain this permission while the device is out in the field.

Manage Captive Portal Detection on Android Enterprise

Captive portal detection can now be disabled silently with a supported plugin on devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed which ensures that devices remain connected to corporate Wi-Fi networks without Internet access even when the device has access to cellular data.

Wi-Fi Band Configuration Support for Zebra Devices

You can now enforce the frequency band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) for Wi-Fi network connections on Zebra devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed which allows administrators to restrict their Zebra devices to Wi-Fi networks with better network reliability and security.

Manage Wi-Fi Network Access for Samsung Devices

Wi-Fi Service Set Identifier (SSID) can now be blacklisted on Samsung devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed or Corporate Personal. This allows administrators to restrict their Samsung device users from accessing insecure/unapproved Wi-Fi networks.

Configure Boot Animation on Lava Devices

Android boot animation can now be customized on Lava devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed which allows administrators to brand their Lava devices.

Resolved Issues

15.1.1 (December 15, 2021)

Release Highlights

New Configuration Options for Zebra Devices

Zebra configuration options have been expanded with the following:

• Capture and report the battery serial number using the data collection rule on Zebra devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed
• Kill app processes remotely using a script command on Zebra devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed

Wi-Fi Band Configuration Support for Panasonic Devices

You can now enforce the frequency band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) for Wi-Fi network connections on Panasonic devices that are enrolled as Android Classic or Android Enterprise Work Managed.

Manage Automatic App Launches in Lockdown

Apps that launch automatically when an Android Classic or Android Enterprise Work Managed device enters or exits speed lockdown can now be configured by script to either launch every time lockdown is entered or exited, or only the first time.

15.1.0 (November 29, 2021)

Release Highlights

Expanded Device Support

Android 12 devices can now be enrolled as Android Enterprise and Android 11 devices can now be enrolled as Android Classic.

Android 11 File Access Support for Android Enterprise

“Manage External Storage” permissions can be granted to the agent either silently or interactively (depending on agent configuration) on devices enrolled as Work Managed to accommodate for Android Scoped Storage changes introduced in Android 11.

New JavaScript Options

JavaScript scripting options have been expanded with the following:

• Read and set the device volume for notifications, alarms, music playback, phone rings and voice calls, and press the device volume keys
• Read the installed apps on devices, along with their versions, and clear app data

Battery Optimization Support

Manage battery optimization (Doze Mode) for apps installed on Honeywell Android 6 and above devices that are enrolled as Android Classic.

Resolved Issues