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1 day ago

How do I upload an enterprise APK for Android distribution and resolve issues where the Hexnode app fails to install on enrolled iPhones?

Hi, I’m having some trouble getting my devices set up. First, I need to get an APK file into my library so I can install it on several of my Android devices, but I'm not sure how to add it to the portal properly. …

1 day ago

laura123

Discussion

6 days ago

Enabling system apps (Camera, Gallery) and WhatsApp on Android Enterprise

Hi everyone, I need some guidance on enabling a few specific apps for our Android devices. I want to allow users to access the Camera, Gallery, and WhatsApp. Currently, all of these seem to be disabled or hidden by Hexnode by default.…

melora

Discussion

1 week ago

Managed apps crashing on Android

One of our managed apps keeps crashing on my Android phone which is enrolled as device owner. It opens for a second and then shuts down. Can I try wiping the device? Anyone else run into this?

mees

Discussion

1 week ago

Is it possible to bypass the work email requirement so users can easily add their own Play Store and email accounts?

Hi everyone, I'm trying to set up our Android devices so users can add their personal Google accounts for the Play Store and email. However, every time we try to add an account, the device forces us to enter a work…

1 week ago

merlynn

Discussion

1 week ago

Automatic Offboarding

Hi, we’re working with BYOD devices and want to keep things minimal. The requirement is to monitor only the Outlook application without managing or tracking anything else on the Android device. Additionally, when an employee leaves the organization, we want…

Android (512) App Management (398)

1 week ago

famk_e

Discussion

2 weeks ago

Samsung apps missing after Knox enrollment

Hey folks, I’ve been enrolling Samsung devices with Knox and noticed the Calculator app doesn’t always show up after setup. Sometimes it’s there, sometimes it’s gone. Anyone else seen this?

benjay

Discussion

2 weeks ago

Location updates only during active use

Hi everyone, I’ve set the location update interval to 15 minutes for my Android devices. But I’m noticing that Hexnode only reports location when the device is actively being used. Anyone knows why?

Location (33)

2 weeks ago

luuk

Discussion

2 weeks ago

What security and usability features should I enable in a kiosk browser to prevent users from exiting the app?

Hey everyone, we’re deploying 50 tablets for a public exhibit and I’m struggling to keep people inside the browser. I need to lock it down so they can't browse random sites or use the home/back buttons to get into the tablet settings. What are the specific…

2 weeks ago

im_dany

Discussion

2 weeks ago

Certificate error during Android enrollment

I tried enrolling my Android phone, but right after I typed the server name it threw a certificate error. Not sure what’s wrong here.

Enrollment (126)

2 weeks ago

bram

Discussion

2 weeks ago

How to enable Camera and Gallery in Kiosk Mode?

Hello! I’m setting up a fleet of Android tablets for a check-in station. I have the devices locked down, but I can't figure out how to make the installed camera and gallery apps available while in kiosk mode. Every time my main app tries to open the camera,…

2 weeks ago

sebastin

Discussion

2 weeks ago

Is there a way to delay app launch in kiosk?

Hey folks, we’re using Hexnode’s single app kiosk mode on android. Right now the app launches instantly once the kiosk policy is applied. Is there a way to add a delay before it starts?

Kiosk (247)

2 weeks ago

ronnie

Discussion

3 weeks ago

APK update

Hi, I’m facing an issue while updating an enterprise Android app. I uploaded a new APK with a higher version code, but devices still install the old version. Any idea what might be wrong?

qj_sam

Ideation

5 months ago

Add ability to update or create apps with manifest paths

Hey team, We sadly use custom ROM flashed android devices that don't allow us to own them through android enterprise the classic way. This means our options for automated deployment are slim, as you don't offer a way to…

adamsurak

Ideation

6 months ago

View policy version history

Policies are aware of their version but it's not possible to compare two different versions to understand what was changed. Please add a support to compare two versions of a policy and compare two policies for differences.

Configurations (43)

6 months ago

my_lizard

Ideation

7 months ago

Fill out Android Content Rating and Categories

I see that you've populated the Category and Content Rating fields for iOS apps, and I find this very useful! The Play Store has similar fields, and I'd love to be able to access them inside Hexnode. I see that…

API (38) App Management (398)

7 months ago

miquelclar_sjd

Ideation

11 months ago

Request : user admin only read permission

now it's only possible general users , a reading permission user will be useful.

App Management (398)

11 months ago

marcusbager

Ideation

1 year ago

Make Webhooks for Android

Would be cool to be able to make custom automations based on actions in hexnode...Fx: When phone is enrolled, send webhook When phone is going out of kiosk - Send webhook

Android Enterprise (150)

1 year ago

nacspace

Ideation

2 years ago

Control enrollment type without scanning a QR code

We're transitioning from one mdm software to hexnode, and running into an issue with our Network Certificates. If there was a way to specify enrollment type without having the scan the QR code to ensure that the devices are going…

lachezar

Ideation

2 years ago

Use keyboard for Android Remote Control

It would be beneficial if users could use their computer keyboards to type remotely on the device, rather than having to click on the virtual keyboard. This feature would allow me, and likely many other users, to stop using TeamViewer…

Android (512)

2 years ago

lb_crew

Ideation

2 years ago

Permission per app to write to home screen in kiosk mode

Goodday, Our drivers made in the past, before Hexnode, addresses in the Gmap app and through the 3 dot option in maps they put the route on the home screen: This option in maps disappeared since the device is put…

2 years ago

egon

Ideation

3 years ago

Android Schedule turn off / turn on /

For us it would be a very nice feature if we could schedule the device to be active in spesific time range. Either with scheduled power off and on, or schedlue the screen to be turned off or on at…

Android (512) Kiosk (247)

3 years ago

lb_crew

Ideation

3 years ago

Export SIM contacts remotely

Dear Hexnode, You already have the nice feature to import SIM contacts to an Android device and I love it! It would be even more great if you implement an export option to export the contacts of an Android device…

3 years ago

shaeme

Ideation

4 years ago

Different Lock- and homescreen wallpapers

Hi, Is it possible to assign a different wallpaper to the lock screen than the one for the homescreen from the MDM? If not, is it possible to request the feature, because I am currently doing it by hand…

Android (512)

4 years ago

gurupriyan

Ideation

5 years ago

Direct policy enrolment feature request.

Is it possible to enrol an Android device directly to a policy? currently the enrolment process is hectic, for instance we were using Esper.io previously, the enrolment process is very simple in esper. In Esper we can create a policy…

5 years ago

Android

How do I upload an enterprise APK for Android distribution and resolve issues where the Hexnode app fails to install on enrolled iPhones?

Enabling system apps (Camera, Gallery) and WhatsApp on Android Enterprise

Managed apps crashing on Android

Is it possible to bypass the work email requirement so users can easily add their own Play Store and email accounts?

Automatic Offboarding

Samsung apps missing after Knox enrollment

Location updates only during active use

What security and usability features should I enable in a kiosk browser to prevent users from exiting the app?

Certificate error during Android enrollment

How to enable Camera and Gallery in Kiosk Mode?

Is there a way to delay app launch in kiosk?

APK update

Add ability to update or create apps with manifest paths

View policy version history

Fill out Android Content Rating and Categories

Request : user admin only read permission

Make Webhooks for Android

Control enrollment type without scanning a QR code

Use keyboard for Android Remote Control

Permission per app to write to home screen in kiosk mode

Android Schedule turn off / turn on /

Export SIM contacts remotely

Different Lock- and homescreen wallpapers

Direct policy enrolment feature request.

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