# How to remotely scan applications on devices using Hexnode UEM?

The **Scan for Apps** remote action in Hexnode UEM enables IT administrators to remotely scan apps using UEM tools for inspecting all installed applications on managed devices from a centralized console, ensuring compliance and providing detailed app inventory data without a full device scan.

What is the “Scan for Apps” action?
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The **Scan for Apps** action specifically queries managed devices to remotely scan apps using UEM, retrieving a list of all installed applications and their metadata (version, bundle size, identifier).

- **Targeted Scanning**: Unlike the broader [Scan Device](https://www.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/scan-devices-remotely-using-hexnode-mdm/) action which updates all device information, **Scan for Apps** focuses exclusively on the application inventory.
- **Compliance Check**: Upon execution, the device is evaluated against compliance policies. It is marked as [compliant or non-compliant](https://www.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/how-to-configure-compliance-settings-in-hexnode-mdm/) based on the presence of mandatory apps or blocklisted software.
- **Security Auditing**: Identify outdated app versions that may harbor vulnerabilities.
- **License Management**: Verify that paid or required enterprise apps are successfully installed.

### Exception and Limitations on remotely scanning apps using Hexnode UEM

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Administrators can initiate the scan for a single device or perform bulk actions for a fleet of devices.

### Scanning Applications on a Single Device

To inspect the app inventory of an individual device:

1. Log in to your Hexnode UEM console.
2. Navigate to **Manage > Devices**.
3. Click on the identifier of the target device to open its details page.
4. Navigate to **Actions > Scanning & Monitoring**.
5. Select **Scan for Apps**.
6. **Verification**: Check the **Action History** sub-tab to confirm the scan status (Success/Failure).
7. **View Results**: Go to the **Applications** sub-tab on the device details page to view the updated list, including bundle identifiers and versions.

### Scanning Applications in Bulk

To scan multiple devices simultaneously:

1. Log in to your Hexnode UEM console.
2. Navigate to **Manage > Devices**.
3. Select the required devices using the checkboxes.
4. Navigate to **Actions > Scanning & Monitoring**.
5. Select **Scan for Apps**.
6. The system will update the Applications sub-tab for each selected device with the latest inventory data.

 [ ![Applications sub tab in device details page of Hexnode UEM console.](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Applications-sub-tab-in-Hexnode-UEM-console.png)
 ](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Applications-sub-tab-in-Hexnode-UEM-console.png "Applications sub tab in Hexnode UEM console")