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2 weeks ago

MAC Address Randomization

Hi, I've heard that MAC address randomization is now supported on Android devices managed by Hexnode UEM. Can anybody give me a bit more insight into what this feature does?

Discussion
4 weeks ago

Phone app issue in Android kiosk

Hello, I am experiencing an issue with the Phone app on my Android kiosk. The kiosk policy has been configured using Hexnode UEM's multi-app kiosk mode. When a call becomes active, the UI does not display, and the green screen indicating an active call does not appear. However, I can still hang up or hold…

Discussion
1 month ago

Wi-fi auto-reconnect issues

We have our android (Samsung Tab A8) devices configured with the following settings checked under Policies: Android > Restrictions > Basic > Allow Network Settings > Wi-Fi Android > Restrictions > Advanced > Allow Connectivity Options > Configure Wi-Fi Android > Restrictions > Advanced > Allow Connectivity Options > Configure managed Wi-Fi profile Android >…

Discussion
2 months ago

Force screen turn off

Hi there, I'm having an issue with an app on my tablet that has a function to prevent the screen from turning off, even when I'm not using it. This is really annoying, and I'm worried it's going to drain my battery. Is there a way to force the screen to turn off after a…

Discussion
2 months ago

Prevent issues with FRP

Hi there, I'm looking for some advice on how to ensure that our company's devices are protected against unauthorized factory resets. We've been hearing about this feature called Factory Reset Protection (FRP) on Android devices, but I'm not entirely sure how it works and how we can implement it effectively. Can anyone shed some light…

Discussion
2 months ago

Android devices showing incorrect date and time after reboot

Hello there, I'm having an issue with some of my Android devices showing the wrong date and time after they reboot. This is causing problems with device check-ins and other time-sensitive tasks. I've noticed that the issue only occurs when the devices are connected to our company network, which has some firewalls and network filters…

Ideation
5 months ago

Use keyboard for Android Remote Control

It would be beneficial if users could use their computer keyboards to type remotely on the device, rather than having to click on the virtual keyboard. This feature would allow me, and likely many other users, to stop using TeamViewer and consider upgrading to Ultimate.

Ideation
8 months ago

Permission per app to write to home screen in kiosk mode

Goodday, Our drivers made in the past, before Hexnode, addresses in the Gmap app and through the 3 dot option in maps they put the route on the home screen: This option in maps disappeared since the device is put in Device owner mode. Is it possible for Hexnode that they can give the maps…

Ideation
2 years ago

Export SIM contacts remotely

Dear Hexnode, You already have the nice feature to import SIM contacts to an Android device and I love it! It would be even more great if you implement an export option to export the contacts of an Android device to a network location, preferable with a verify option to be sure that the contact…

Ideation
3 years ago

Different Lock- and homescreen wallpapers

Hi,   Is it possible to assign a different wallpaper to the lock screen than the one for the homescreen from the MDM? If not, is it possible to request the feature, because I am currently doing it by hand and that goes right until there is a policy update.

Ideation
3 years ago

Direct policy enrolment feature request.

Is it possible to enrol an Android device directly to a policy? currently the enrolment process is hectic, for instance we were using Esper.io previously, the enrolment process is very simple in esper. In Esper we can create a policy template, which will generate a QR code for that policy, so when we enrol a…

Ideation
4 years ago

Display Serial Number on Floating Display of Settings

It would be very helpful with devices to be able to show the serial number on the display that pops up when you click the floating icon in Android. Under "Show floating icon for peripheral settings" it could be a "Show serial number" choice. This would be for support situations where the location/identity is not…

Ideation
5 years ago

Email custom messages

Hi,   It will be nice to be able to customize email alert, by example our supervisor know absolute nothing about the email message that is sent when user was gone of Geofencing. Here is the message: The device samsungSM-A705W is out of compliant from the latest scan. Login to your Hexnode MDM portal for…

Ideation
5 years ago

Feature request: Turn Mobile Data on/off

Feature request: The ability to enable/disable mobile data either through a per device/group action or through a policy update. We have 15 Android 5.1.1 based ticket scanners. They normally connect to the server over WIFI but about 2-3 times a year they are used outside where the is no WIFI coverage and it would be…

Ideation
6 years ago

Retrieve phone numbers from non-rooted android devices

Hi All, the ability to retrieve the phone number from a non-rooted android device would make matching the devices to a user much easier. knowing that android have locked this down over the past versions for some reason i would suggest the following method. hexnode app sends sms text with mobile number imei and portal…