Android Enterprise Agent Maintenance Releases Android Agent Release Notes Build 1 | April 21, 2022

15.1.5

(April 21, 2022) - Download the Android Enterprise device agent from the Google Play Store or the MobiControl Android Enterprise Agent Downloads page.

Release Highlights

Block App Updates on Samsung and Zebra Devices

You can now indefinitely disable app updates on a per-app basis via script commands on Samsung and Zebra devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed or Corporate Personal; and on Samsung devices enrolled as Android Classic. This allows administrators to restrict business-critical apps (including the SOTI MobiControl agent) from automatically updating to the Play Store version and disrupting their device user's workflow.

Configure Wi-Fi MAC Randomization for Zebra Devices

You can disable Wi-Fi MAC Randomization via script commands on Zebra devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed. This allows administrators to whitelist Wi-Fi MAC addresses and secure their network access.

Obtain "Display Over Other Apps' Access for Third-party Apps

"Display Over Other Apps" permission can now be granted to third-party apps either silently or interactively (depending on agent configuration) via script commands on devices enrolled as either Android Classic or Android Enterprise. This allows administrators to remotely grant their business-critical apps the ability to display itself over any other app.

Resolved Issues

MCMR-30421 Shared Device users were unable to log out successfully on Zebra TC52
MCMR-30457 Samsung devices on Android 8, 9 and 10 were crashing when enrolled as Corporate Personal

15.1.4 (March 16, 2022)

Release Highlights

Remotely Control IDEMIA Devices

Remote control is available for IDEMIA devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed with an IDEMIA plugin. With this new feature, administrators can troubleshoot IDEMIA device issues without requiring physical access to the device.

Configure Native Virtual Private Network (VPN) on Android Enterprise

On Android 5 and above, you can now configure native VPNs via script commands on devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed with an OEM-specific plugin. Administrators can now secure their device network traffic using VPN tunnels available natively on the device.

Resolved Issues

MCMR-28660 The agent reported the incorrect IP address for some devices
MCMR-30069 On Android 10, the agent was unable to install client certificates on devices when the device PIN was not set

15.1.3 (February 16, 2022)

Release Highlights

Configure Battery Optimization on Panasonic Devices

Manage battery optimization (Doze Mode) for apps installed on Panasonic devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise. This allows administrators to exempt business-critical apps from being restricted and affected by Android’s Doze mode.

Manage App Notifications for Lava Devices

You can now enforce App Notifications on Lava T81N devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed. With this update, administrators can restrict Lava device users from turning off notifications for business-critical apps.

Resolved Issues

MCMR-28435 The agent incorrectly reported a null value for Exchange Identity after boot up on Samsung devices
MCMR-29655 On Android 9 and above, the hidden network flag was incorrectly set to false when updating a managed Wi-Fi profile with a proxy
MCMR-29955 The agent reported the incorrect serial number on Emdoor devices
MCMR-30103 Lockdown Apps could not be launched after reboot on Honeywell devices

15.1.2 (January 17, 2022)

Release Highlights

File Access Improvement on Android Enterprise

On Android 11, the “Manage External Storage” permission can now be granted to the agent during device enrollment either silently or interactively (depending on agent configuration) when enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed. This reduces the possibility of having to obtain this permission while the device is out in the field.

Manage Captive Portal Detection on Android Enterprise

Captive portal detection can now be disabled silently with a supported plugin on devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed which ensures that devices remain connected to corporate Wi-Fi networks without Internet access even when the device has access to cellular data.

Wi-Fi Band Configuration Support for Zebra Devices

You can now enforce the frequency band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) for Wi-Fi network connections on Zebra devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed which allows administrators to restrict their Zebra devices to Wi-Fi networks with better network reliability and security.

Manage Wi-Fi Network Access for Samsung Devices

Wi-Fi Service Set Identifier (SSID) can now be blacklisted on Samsung devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed or Corporate Personal. This allows administrators to restrict their Samsung device users from accessing insecure/unapproved Wi-Fi networks.

Configure Boot Animation on Lava Devices

Android boot animation can now be customized on Lava devices that are enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed which allows administrators to brand their Lava devices.

Resolved Issues

MCMR-29186 Samsung devices on Android 8, 9 and 10 were incorrectly reporting the hardware serial number
MCMR-29270 Scripts or device actions could not be sent via the “Platform Notification Service” delivery method
MCMR-29837 The phone number on Android 11 devices could not be obtained
MCMR-29898 On Android 8 and above, the agent was not responding and crashing on Zebra TC77 devices

15.1.1 (December 15, 2021)

Release Highlights

New Configuration Options for Zebra Devices

Zebra configuration options have been expanded with the following:

  • Capture and report the battery serial number using the data collection rule on Zebra devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed
  • Kill app processes remotely using a script command on Zebra devices enrolled as Android Enterprise Work Managed

Wi-Fi Band Configuration Support for Panasonic Devices

You can now enforce the frequency band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) for Wi-Fi network connections on Panasonic devices that are enrolled as Android Classic or Android Enterprise Work Managed.

Manage Automatic App Launches in Lockdown

Apps that launch automatically when an Android Classic or Android Enterprise Work Managed device enters or exits speed lockdown can now be configured by script to either launch every time lockdown is entered or exited, or only the first time.

15.1.0 (November 29, 2021)

Release Highlights

Expanded Device Support

Android 12 devices can now be enrolled as Android Enterprise and Android 11 devices can now be enrolled as Android Classic.

Android 11 File Access Support for Android Enterprise

“Manage External Storage” permissions can be granted to the agent either silently or interactively (depending on agent configuration) on devices enrolled as Work Managed to accommodate for Android Scoped Storage changes introduced in Android 11.

New JavaScript Options

JavaScript scripting options have been expanded with the following:

  • Read and set the device volume for notifications, alarms, music playback, phone rings and voice calls, and press the device volume keys
  • Read the installed apps on devices, along with their versions, and clear app data

Battery Optimization Support

Manage battery optimization (Doze Mode) for apps installed on Honeywell Android 6 and above devices that are enrolled as Android Classic.

Resolved Issues

MCMR-22538 Non-Latin characters could not be entered via a remote control session on devices enrolled as Work Managed, Work Profile or Corporate Personal
MCMR-25956 Device authentication wipe policy was not working when ‘Disable Factory Reset’ feature control was applied to Samsung devices enrolled as Work Managed or Corporate Personal
MCMR-26061 Package installation status was being reported incorrectly on devices enrolled as Corporate Personal
MCMR-26091 Device location could not be fetched due to device location settings being incorrectly set on the device
MCMR-26475 The minimum Wi-Fi security level could not be set to EAP TLS for Wi-Fi connections on Samsung devices enrolled as Work Managed or Corporate Personal
MCMR-28652 Files were incorrectly syncing from the server to the device when the File Sync Rule was configured to only synchronize files when the source file is newer

15.1 Build 1 on November 29, 2021