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Set Up and Use Kiosk Mode on Android Devices

Topic

This article discusses application assignment types in NinjaOne MDM.

Environment

NinjaOne MDM

Description

Assignment types can be configured when editing an application that has been added in a policy.

 

Assignment TypeDescription
UnspecifiedDefaults to Available. Not available for system apps. 
PreinstalledThe application is automatically installed and can be removed by the device's user. 
Force InstalledWhen set, the application will ignore any constraints or windows for installation and install as soon as possible. The app cannot be removed by the device's user. If removed from the policy, the app will also be removed from the device. 
BlockedRestricts the device's user from using or installing the selected app.
If the app is already installed, this setting will uninstall it. If a system app is blocked, it will be disabled on the device. 
AvailableThe application is made available for the device's user to install from the managed Google Play store. It will not be installed automatically; the user must select it.
Not available for system apps. 
Required for SetupThe application is automatically installed and cannot be removed by the user. Device setup cannot be completed until the application is installed.
Not available for system apps. 
Single app Kiosk

The app is automatically installed in kiosk mode. It is set as preferred and allowlisted for lock task mode.

  • Device setup cannot be completed until the application is installed.
  • After installation, users cannot remove the app.
  • This assignment type can be selected for only one application per policy.
  • When this is present in the policy, the status bar will be automatically disabled.

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