Hey everyone, we’re trying to figure out how to use Hexnode to manage a massive rollout (10k units) of Zebra and Honeywell handhelds. Standard Android Enterprise feels pretty basic for what we need. Does anyone have a guide on how to actually use Hexnode to remap the hardware buttons and fine-tune the scanners? I keep seeing “Ruggedized Orchestration” mentioned, but I need to know the actual steps to get this working.
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3 days ago
Feb 06, 2026
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Hi @cullen , High-granularity ruggedized hardware orchestration is achieved through the utilization of the OEMConfig standard. This framework is leveraged by Hexnode to bridge the gap between unified management and the proprietary hardware features of Zebra and Honeywell. Through this architecture, up to 500,000 devices can be managed without the requirement of custom firmware (ROM) development.
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Elle Reed,
Hexnode UEM.
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3 days ago
Feb 06, 2026
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Thanks @elle_reed . Quick question though – does this mean I have to manually write XML for every single device? That sounds like a nightmare. Also, we have both Zebra and Honeywell units. Can we manage them both in the same spot in Hexnode?
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3 days ago
Feb 06, 2026
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@cullen , Management of both Zebra and Honeywell fleets is conducted centrally through the Hexnode console. The requirement for manual coding is eliminated by utilizing Managed App Configurations to define hardware settings, which are then applied to the manufacturer-specific OEMConfig applications deployed via the Managed Google Play Store through Hexnode
For Zebra devices, the Zebra OEMConfig (Powered by MX) application is utilized, through which the following actions are performed:
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Hardware buttons, such as Push-to-Talk (PTT), are remapped by submitting custom XML strings.
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Device security is enhanced via the configuration of Smart Leash states.
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OS stability is maintained by locking the firmware version, which prevents unauthorized updates from disrupting enterprise applications.
For Honeywell devices, the UEMConnect (or OEMConfig for ScanPal) agent is employed. Within this framework, Wi-Fi roaming sensitivity is optimized to ensure persistent connectivity as handhelds transition between access points. Additionally, hardware security is enforced by locking USB ports and executing Key Remapping policies.
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3 days ago
Feb 06, 2026
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Thanks for the clarification, @elle_reed ! This is exactly what I was looking for and makes the whole project feel a lot more manageable.
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