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Mobile Device Management Troubleshooting

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Apple ID Cannot be Used to Make Purchases:

Problem

Device is enrolled with Apple Business Manager but syncing the policy results in error "This Apple ID can't be used to make purchases." 

Cause

This may be the result of distributing apps added to the policy through the "Public App Store" when the apps were already added through Apps and Books.

Solution

If the apps are managed through Apps and Books, make sure you are adding the app to the NinjaOne policy via the Apps and Books tab, and not the Public App Store tab. 
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Android Password Reset Fails:

Problem

There is a known issue with Android at the moment that causes the password reset function to fail, which may prevent additional commands from being sent to devices until a device is rebooted.

Solution

  1. Do not use Clear Passcode command.
    Clear Passcode will invoke the bug on Android devices, indicated by a significant delay in the completion of the activity. Avoid using this command at this time.
  2. Reset Passcode must meet requirements:
    • The passcode being reset to must be a minimum of six characters.

    • The passcode being reset to must meet or exceed applied policy requirements.

  3. Should commands fail, please restart the device—either locally on-device, or through the command Reboot Device. Following a reboot, a new command that follows above requirements should succeed.

 

Automatic System Updates Cause Device to Restart: 

Problem

Devices constantly restart when system updates are set to automatic.

Cause

This is expected behavior for Android devices. When setting system updates to automatic, you are directing android to download and install any available system or Google play system updates as soon as possible. As part of the update process a reboot is required and this will happen also as soon as possible.

Solution

If this is disruptive, consider using the windowed update configuration to set a specific time window at a preferred time. This time window is local to the device and not the MDM server, so setting a time window from 2 am to 4 am respective of time zone will enact at that time for each and every device.

  • If you are using windowed updates, be sure to set a reasonable time window; a window of about, 4 hours is usually enough and ensures a balance between providing enough time for updates to install and not reducing efficacy of time windows by extending them for too long.
  • As a further note, when setting a window update policy, this also applies to applications.

 

Android IT Admin Doesn't Allow Work Profile on Device:

Problem

Unable to set up an already-configured device with an enrollment token set to “Work” rather than “Work and Personal”.

Solution

  • For a BYOD requirement, create a new token and select “Work and Personal” for usage type. This will then allow the customer to create a work profile and use the device with full control over the personal side.
  • For a fully locked down requirement, the continued use of “Work” as the usage type is fine, but the customer must factory reset the device, tap 6 times on the welcome screen—anywhere except the continue button. The QR code then can be scanned accordingly to set up the device as a work only, fully managed device.
  • As a third option, the customer can use a “Work and Personal” token, again reset the device back to factory settings, and tap six times on the Welcome screen to start the QR code scanner. Instead of a fully managed, work only device, the device will provision into COPE mode, for a work profile on a company owned device that will allow the organization more control over the personal profile without invading user privacy and permit continued personal use.

 

Android Tries to Set up Work Profile When Adding Company Google Account:

Problem

When adding a company Google account on the physical device, Android tries to set up a work profile.

Cause

The user will have Advanced Management set within their Google Workspace environment, requiring management associated with the Google account in question.

Solution

Disable Advanced Management either globally, or for the particular organization group (OU) the Google account belongs to.

 

Error Syncing Content Token:

Problem

Issue syncing Content Token with Apps and Books. It worked throughout the setup of Apps and Books but now it is giving an error that says, "error synchronizing content token."

Cause

ABM location cannot sync with more than one ABM token. 

Solution

If using ABM with Apps and Books, NinjaOne recommends creating a new location in NinjaOne to generate a content token for syncing. Licenses can be transferred to this location in ABM.

 

Cannot Re-Enroll Device:

Problem

Attempting to enroll a device that was previously erased and deleted from NinjaOne sends an error message "Cannot set up the device" and resets to factory settings.

Cause

Device policy may have apps that are "Required for Setup" or system Deduplication settings are on. 

Solution 1

Check the application assignment type at Administration > Policies > MDM Policies > Applications > Assignment Types.

To change the assignment type (i.e., type of installation):

  • Hover your cursor over the app details and click the ellipsis button, or
  • Select the checkbox and click Edit. 

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Solution 2

Check the Deduplication settings under AdministrationGeneral Installer Settings

To change the settings: Click Edit and then click the toggle switch in the resulting Device Re-enrollment modal. 

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