Android MDM Software with NinjaOne MDM
NinjaOne MDM configures and secures Android devices at scale, with remote actions to protect company data if a device is lost or compromised.
Common Android MDM software challenges
The following problems describe common friction points in managing Android devices at scale, and how NinjaOne MDM addresses them.
Problem | How NinjaOne resolves it |
Manually configuring each Android device one at a time doesn’t scale as a fleet grows, especially across a mix of company-owned and BYOD devices. | Once enrolled, managed Android devices are configured through policies that scale across the fleet, allowing consistent configuration, including installed software, regardless of how many devices are added. |
A lost or stolen Android device puts company data at risk for as long as it takes IT to notice and respond. | NinjaOne MDM lets administrators remotely lock or wipe an Android device the moment it’s reported lost or stolen, limiting the window of exposure. |
Allowing employees to install any app on a company-connected Android device increases the risk of malware or data leakage, but blocking all installs makes devices harder to use. | NinjaOne MDM lets administrators control which apps can be installed, blocking or removing unauthorized apps while deploying approved ones through Google Play. |
Supporting a remote or field employee’s Android device without physical access to it can turn a simple fix into a lengthy back-and-forth. | NinjaOne MDM’s Android Remote Control lets technicians remotely control a managed Android device, similar to a managed laptop, to resolve issues without needing the device in hand. |
How NinjaOne MDM supports Android device management
These are the outcomes NinjaOne MDM delivers for Android device management.
Consistent configuration across the fleet
Because devices are configured through policy once enrolled, settings and installed software stay consistent no matter how many devices join the fleet.
Faster onboarding for new devices
Zero-touch enrollment and Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment get new or factory-reset Android devices into policy without configuring each one by hand. (Zero-touch enrollment requires eligible devices to be registered by an authorized reseller.)
Lower risk from unauthorized software
Because IT controls which apps can be installed through Google Play, the fleet stays free of software that could introduce security or compliance risk.
Faster response to lost or stolen devices
Combining location tracking, remote lock/wipe, and Lost Mode lets IT act within minutes of a device going missing, rather than leaving data exposed indefinitely.
Support without needing the device in hand
Android Remote Control lets technicians resolve issues on a managed device remotely, cutting down on time lost coordinating with the end user or waiting for the device to be brought in.
What NinjaOne Android MDM helps IT teams achieve
Policy-based device configuration
Once enrolled, Android devices are configured through policies that scale across the fleet, keeping settings and installed software consistent regardless of how many devices are added.
Flexible enrollment options
Android devices can be enrolled manually, through zero-touch enrollment for devices registered by an authorized reseller, or via Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment for supported Samsung devices.
App control
Administrators can block or remove unauthorized apps and deploy approved ones through Google Play, keeping installed software consistent with company policy.
Remote lock and wipe
Administrators can remotely lock or wipe an Android device the moment it’s reported lost or stolen, limiting how long company data stays exposed.
Android Remote Control
Technicians can remotely control a managed Android device, similar to a managed laptop, to resolve issues without needing the device in hand.
Device restrictions and encryption enforcement
Administrators can enforce device restrictions and app-level encryption, reducing the risk of unauthorized access to company data.
Location tracking
Administrators can see a managed Android device’s last known location, supporting recovery efforts or informing a lock or wipe decision for a lost or stolen device.
Lost Mode
Administrators can put a lost or stolen Android device into Lost Mode, locking it and displaying a custom message or contact information on the screen to help with recovery.
How organizations use Android MDM software
The following practical applications describe how NinjaOne MDM supports Android device management in real-world IT and MSP environments.
Deploying a large batch of new Android devices
When a company orders a batch of new Android phones or tablets for a new office or department, zero-touch enrollment and policy-based configuration get every device fleet-ready without IT touching each one individually.
Supporting field or frontline workers
Employees using Android devices in the field, such as delivery drivers or retail staff, can get remote troubleshooting through Android Remote Control without having to bring the device back to IT.
Responding to a lost or stolen company device
When an employee reports an Android device missing, IT can locate it, lock it with Lost Mode, or wipe it outright, depending on the situation and how sensitive the data on it is.
How NinjaOne Android MDM Software Works
Here’s how Android device management is set up and used in NinjaOne MDM, at a high level.
I. Define patch management settings
Administrators enable NinjaOne MDM and connect it to Android Enterprise using a managed Google account.
II. Set up device policies
Administrators configure policies covering app restrictions and deployment through Google Play, encryption, passcode requirements, and other settings, before enrolling devices.
III. Enroll devices
Devices are enrolled using one of NinjaOne’s three default enrollment profiles, or a custom profile based on them. Enrollment can be performed manually, through zero-touch enrollment for new or factory-reset devices registered by an authorized reseller, or through Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment for supported Samsung devices.
IV. Monitor the fleet
IT tracks device status, location, and health from the same console used for other endpoint types.
V. Take action when needed
Administrators can enable Lost Mode, remotely lock or wipe a device, or use Android Remote Control to resolve issues. Software and restrictions are also added, removed, or adjusted on an ongoing basis as needs change.
Why organizations trust NinjaOne
As mobile devices became a bigger part of the employee ecosystem, Vetcor turned to NinjaOne MDM to manage the tablets used by its marketing and recruiting teams. If a tablet goes missing, IT can quickly lock it down or wipe it clean.
"Continuing to have our tools in a single pane saves my technicians time,"
Source: Vetcor – NinjaOne Customer Story
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FAQs
What is Android MDM software in NinjaOne MDM?
NinjaOne MDM enrolls, configures, and secures Android devices through policy, keeping settings and installed software consistent across the fleet. Administrators can also take remote action, such as locating, locking, or wiping a device, from the same console used for other endpoint types.
How are Android devices enrolled in NinjaOne MDM?
Devices can be enrolled manually, through zero-touch enrollment for new or factory-reset devices registered by an authorized reseller, or through Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment for supported Samsung devices.
Can NinjaOne MDM control which apps are installed on an Android device?
Yes. Administrators can block or remove unauthorized apps and deploy approved ones through Google Play, keeping installed software consistent with policy.
Can NinjaOne MDM lock or wipe a lost or stolen Android device?
Yes. Administrators can remotely lock or wipe the device, or use Lost Mode to lock it and display a custom message or contact information on the screen.
Can NinjaOne MDM track the location of an Android device?
Yes. NinjaOne MDM shows a device’s last known location, helping IT decide whether to attempt recovery or move straight to locking or wiping it.
Can technicians remotely control an Android device to troubleshoot it?
Yes, through Android Remote Control. Technicians can remotely control a managed Android device, similar to a managed laptop, without needing the device in hand.
Does NinjaOne MDM support both BYOD and company-owned Android devices?
Yes. NinjaOne MDM includes default enrollment profiles suited to different ownership models: an end-user device profile that allows personal use (fits BYOD), an end-user device profile with no personal use allowed, and a dedicated device profile with no specific user (fits company-owned, single-purpose devices). Administrators can also create custom profiles based on these three.
What's the difference between a BYOD device and a company-owned device?
On a BYOD device, NinjaOne MDM creates and manages an isolated work partition on the device, keeping company apps and data separate from personal apps and data. Administrators can only see and manage what’s inside that work partition. On a company-owned device, NinjaOne MDM manages the entire device, giving administrators full visibility and control rather than being limited to a work partition.