Hey everyone!
I want to disable the hardware buttons on an Android tablet (power and volume) and hide the notification bar so I can run a custom app in kiosk mode. The app should auto-launch on reboot, and users shouldn’t be able to swipe past the lock screen.
Is this possible?
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Yes, @sarahmiller , this is possible. Hexnode UEM supports disabling the power button and system UI elements like the status bar, so the device runs only the intended application. With the right kiosk configuration, the tablet can be locked down to behave like a dedicated POS-style device.
That’s great to hear! Could you please share the steps to configure this?
Oops! I don’t remember the exact steps right now. Maybe @isabel_lora can help you with the detailed setup.
Hey @sarahmiller !
You can achieve this using Hexnode UEM’s Single App Kiosk Mode for Android devices. This configuration allows you to lock the device to a single application while disabling hardware buttons and system UI elements through peripheral controls.
Here’s how you can set it up:
Once applied, the device will stay locked to your app, auto-launch it after reboot, and prevent users from accessing system controls—ideal for kiosk or POS use cases.
For more details, you can refer to the documentation on Single App Kiosk Mode and Peripheral Settings.
Best regards,
Isabel Lora
Hexnode UEM
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