How to enroll devices in Android Enterprise using QR code

Android Enterprise (earlier known as Android for Work) is a solution for advanced Android management which makes it easy for businesses to deploy and manage the devices that meet high enterprise requirements. You can enroll devices in Android Enterprise using QR code in both device owner and profile owner mode.

First you should enroll your organization in Android Enterprise program.

Enrollment as Device Owner using QR code

Enrolling devices in the device owner mode will provide complete control of the devices to the organization. Moreover, only the corporate approved apps will be available in the device. Work devices provisioned by the organization is best managed by the device owner mode.

To enroll a device in the device owner mode, remove any personal Gmail account linked with the device and reset the device to factory settings.

For Android 7.0+

1. On the welcome screen, tap six times.
2. Connect the device to a network.
3. A QR code reader will be installed in your device.



4. In your portal, navigate to Enroll > Platform-Specific > Android > Android Enterprise > Organization.
5. Under Organization, a QR code of the default enrollment profile will be displayed along with configured organization and enrollment profile details.
Note:


You can also view the QR Code on your Hexnode UEM portal from Enroll > All Enrollments > Enterprise > Android Enterprise > Organization or Admin > Android Enterprise > Organization.




6. Change the default enrollment profile to the desired one, where the Enterprise management type was set as Device owner during its creation. This will update the QR code and other details according to the configuration of the selected enrollment profile. You can create a new profile by navigating to Enroll > Platform-Specific > Android > Android Enterprise > Enrollment Profiles.
Note:


The default enrollment profile should not be removed or deleted from the Hexnode UEM console until the device has completed its enrollment process; otherwise, the enrollment process will fail.


7. Scan the QR code present on the screen.
8. Tap Accept & Continue to proceed with setting up your work device.
9. Enable all necessary Hexnode UEM app configurations, such as Device administration, Usage Access, Draw Over Apps, etc., and tap Next.
10. Complete the remaining steps for device setup.
11. Your device will now be enrolled in Device Owner mode.

Enrollment as Profile Owner using QR code

Separate spaces will be created for storing your personal apps and corporate apps in profile owner mode. It’s advisable to use profile owner mode for personal devices as you’ll be having access to both personal and work apps. Work apps will be indicated with a work badge.

1. The QR code can be send as enrollment request via mail or be accessed from your portal under Enroll > Platform-Specific > Android > QR Code, Email or SMS.
2. Open Hexnode For Work app and tap on the QR code symbol to scan the QR code.
3. Agree to the End-User License Agreement to continue further.
4. Tap Continue to take you to the work profile setup screen.
5. Stick with the on-screen instructions to start setting up the work profile.
6. App may minimize during the process and relaunch in few seconds.
7. The enrollment of the device is initiated once the app is relaunched.
8. When the work profile creation is completed, an additional Hexnode For Work app will be present with a badge.
9. Open the Hexnode For Work app without the badge and tap Continue to uninstall the app.

Enrollment as Work Profile on Company-Owned Device (WP-C) using QR code

Like profile owner enrollment, the WP-C enrollment creates separate spaces for storing personal and work apps, with work apps indicated by a work badge. Here, a work profile is set upon a company-owned device rather than a BYOD device to secure and separate work data from personal data.

To enroll a device in the Work Profile on Company-Owned Device (WP-C) mode, remove any personal Gmail accounts linked to the device and reset the device to factory settings.

1. On the welcome screen, tap six times.
2. Connect the device to a network.
3. A QR code reader will be installed on your device.
4. In your portal, navigate to Enroll > Platform-Specific > Android > Android Enterprise > Organization.
5. Under Organization, a QR code of the default enrollment profile will be displayed along with configured organization and enrollment profile details.
Note:


You can also view the QR Code on your Hexnode UEM portal from Enroll > All Enrollments > Enterprise > Android Enterprise > Organization or Admin > Android Enterprise > Organization.




6. Change the default enrollment profile to the desired one, where the Enterprise management type was set as Work Profile on a company-owned device during its creation. This will update the QR code and other details according to the configuration of the selected enrollment profile. You can create a new profile by navigating to Enroll > Platform-Specific > Android > Android Enterprise > Enrollment Profiles.
Note:


The default enrollment profile should not be removed or deleted from the Hexnode UEM console until the device has completed its enrollment process; otherwise, the enrollment process will fail.


7. Scan the QR code displayed on the screen. Now the device will get connected to the Wi-Fi network configured in the portal.
8. Tap Accept & Continue to set up the work profile.
9. Agree to the End-User License Agreement to proceed.
10. Enrollment will be initiated, completing both the device enrollment with Hexnode UEM and the creation of the work account.
11. Complete the remaining steps for device setup.
12. Upon completing the setup, an additional Hexnode For Work app will be present with a badge.
13. Open the Hexnode For Work app without the badge and tap Continue to uninstall the app.
14. Your device will now be enrolled in Work Profile on Company-Owned Device mode.