# Bitdefender GravityZone MTD deployment on Android

**Bitdefender GravityZone Mobile Security** is an MTD (Mobile Threat Defense) solution that protects corporate-owned and BYOD Android devices from cyber threats. Using Hexnode UEM, IT admins can remotely configure and deploy the **Bitdefender GravityZone MTD app** to ensure real-time malware detection, phishing protection, and network security.

How to Deploy Bitdefender GravityZone MTD on Android via Hexnode UEM
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### 1. Obtain the Bitdefender Activation Link 

The **Activation Link** is required to enroll devices into a specific Bitdefender device group.

1. Log in to the [Bitdefender GravityZone portal](https://gravityzone.bitdefender.com/).
2. Navigate to **Mobile Security** (left panel) > **OPEN CONSOLE**.
[![Open Mobile Security Console from GravityZone portal](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Open-Mobile-Security-Console.png "Open Mobile Security Console")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Open-Mobile-Security-Console.png)

4. Go to **Devices > Local Device Groups > Add Group**.
[![Create new local device group](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Add-a-local-device-group.png "Add a local device group")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Add-a-local-device-group.png)

6. Enter a name in the **Device Group** field and click **Create Group**.
7. Click the new group and copy the generated **Activation Link**.
[![Copy the activation link associated with the device group](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Activation-link-associated-with-the-device-group.png "Activation link associated with the device group")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Activation-link-associated-with-the-device-group.png)

### 2. Add the App to Hexnode Inventory

Add the application within the Hexnode repository for centralized management.

1. Log in to the **Hexnode UEM portal > Apps** tab.
2. Select **+Add Apps > Store App**.
3. Choose **Android** as the platform.
4. Search for **Bitdefender GravityZone MTD** and click **Add**.

### 3. Configure App Settings in Hexnode

Use **App Configurations** to automate the setup of the MTD agent on target devices.

1. Navigate to **Policies > New Policy** (or select an existing one).
2. Select **Android > Enterprise > App Management > App Configurations > Configure.**
3. Click **Add New Configuration** and select the **Bitdefender GravityZone MTD** app.
4. **Activation Link**: Paste the link copied from the Bitdefender portal.
5. **Tracking ID 1 & 2**: Enter device identifier [wildcards](https://www.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/how-to-pass-device-and-user-information-using-the-wildcards-supported-by-hexnode-mdm/) for tracking.
[![Configure the Bitdefender GravityZone MTD app with activation link ](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Configure-the-application.png "Configure the application")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Configure-the-application.png)

7. [Install the app](https://www.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/how-to-install-apps-on-android-devices/) using your preferred Hexnode deployment method.

### 4. Verify Deployment

1. **Status**: The device will appear in the **Bitdefender GravityZone portal** under the **Devices** sub-tab.
2. **Monitoring**: Select the device to view security information and **vulnerabilities**.

[![Device information fetched via Bitdefender GravityZone MTD deployment on Android devices](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Information-displayed-in-the-GravityZone-portal-post-GravityZone-MTD-deployment-on-Android.png "Information displayed in the GravityZone portal post GravityZone MTD deployment on Android")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Information-displayed-in-the-GravityZone-portal-post-GravityZone-MTD-deployment-on-Android.png)

Frequently Asked Questions
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**1: Can Bitdefender GravityZone MTD be installed silently without any user prompts?**

Yes. Silent installation is supported if the device is enrolled in the **Android Enterprise (Device Owner)** program or if it is a **Samsung Knox** device. In the Hexnode portal, you must add the app to the [Required Apps](https://www.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/how-to-enforce-app-installation-on-android-devices-using-hexnode-uem/) policy.

**2: What happens to the Bitdefender MTD app if the device is disenrolled from Hexnode?**

By default, the application remains on the device but becomes unmanaged. However, if you want the app to be removed automatically upon disenrollment, you must enable the ” **Remove apps from the device on policy removal** ” option within the **Required Apps** policy settings in the Hexnode console before deployment. Without this, the app will stay on the device in an inactive state until manually removed or deactivated from the Bitdefender portal.