Is it possible to add Lenovo Tab M8 and M10 tablets to Hexnode without wiping or factory resetting them? The devices are already in use, so I’m trying to avoid resetting them if possible.
I mainly want to get them connected to Hexnode first and understand what limitations there might be with this method. For example, if I enroll them without a reset, will I still be able to push apps silently from Hexnode, or will the user need to approve and install the app manually?
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Hi @yuudai,
Yes, you can absolutely enroll your in-use Lenovo Tab M8 and M10 devices without a factory reset by enrolling them as Generic Android devices.
However, because they are not enrolled in Android Enterprise as fully managed devices (which strictly requires a factory reset), there are some management limitations to keep in mind:
If your goal is basic management and visibility without disrupting the current users, Generic Android enrollment is a great fit. If you decide later that you need silent app installations and strict policy enforcement, you would need to factory reset the tablets and re-enroll them using Android Enterprise.
Please let me know if you have any questions about setting up the Generic Android enrollment process!
Best regards,
Eden Pierce
Hexnode UEM
Got it. Generic Android enrollment works perfectly for us for now since we just need basic management and really want to avoid resetting the tablets. Thanks for clarifying the limitations regarding the silent app installations!
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