admin.google.com and Enterprise.google.com Domain account Merge
Hey Everyone! Recently found out that we are using multiple google.ca tenants to manage some on prem machines (chrome os and browser), going to do a Domain validation for our Zero touch portal (enterprise.google.com) and just wanted to verify what's going to happen once we complete the Merge of domain accounts. Since these seems to be completely separate admin consoles, how do we know which one will be kept and what wont? what is required to migrate over without any impact? So I guess a few questions; How are the two tenants linked in any way?Admin.google.com and Enterprise.google.com What happens if there are two tenants and we merge, which one it kept? since we are doing the validation on the Enterprise.google.com site, nothing mentioned the Admin portal impact. Very confused on this whole situation, documentation does not mention if someone else has already configured and using another admin console and the proper way to perform a domain validation. thanks in advance!
Impact of Google Scribe Changes on Samsung S-Pen Usability in Industrial Contexts
Hello, We have observed a significant change in S-Pen behavior following the integration of Google Scribe into Android 15 / 16 on our Galaxy Tab Active 5. Previously, the stylus allowed cursor movement (or select an write area) within text fields without triggering handwriting input. This was essential for our use case. Our technicians are working in proximity to high-voltage electricity and must wear protective gloves. The stylus is their only means of interacting with the tablet during operations. With the recent change, the stylus now immediately writes in text areas instead of moving the cursor, making it impossible to position the cursor without touching the screen with a finger (which is not feasible in our environment). Before with old firmware (Android 14): https://youtube.com/shorts/RXaPRRXaNcs?feature=share After with latest version of Android with Google Scribe (Android 15/16) : https://youtu.be/ZfKKCKcfxUc / https://youtube.com/shorts/EbuibT211lg This modification introduces a critical usability issue for industrial and safety-related workflows. Is there any documented workaround or configuration option to restore the previous behaviour (cursor movement without writing / select area)? If not, could this scenario be considered for future updates of Android? Thank you for your attention to this matter. Best regards,
"Your administrator has not given you access to this item" - Intune issues with Google accounts and previously used apps
Basic set up: Managed Google Play + Intune Devices all set up as "Corporate-owned, fully managed user devices" Policies are set to allow all apps from store and to allow other accounts to be installed on devices. GSuite individual Google accounts with corporate email addresses signed in to all devices to allow for things like Photos backup. Problem: When migrating a user to a new device, some apps cannot be installed. When a user is signed into Google Play with their Google Account, any app that is already linked to their Google Account from their previous device (for example: WhatsApp, Samsung Notes, Translate), cannot be installed with the error "Your administrator has not given you access to this item". If I sign the user out from their Google account, install the app and then sign them in again, it all works fine, but this should not be necessary. It seems like the problem is stemming from the Play Store not liking the fact that the corporate Play Store profile is trying to install apps that the Google account has already signed in to previously. Any thoughts on fixes? Thanks.
PiP Mode Not Working in Lock Task (Kiosk) Mode – Any Official Support or Workaround?
Hi everyone, I’m from ManageEngine MDM, and we’ve observed that Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode does not work when a device is in Lock Task (Kiosk) mode. In our deployments, the device is configured as Device Owner, and we use DevicePolicyManager#setLockTaskPackages() to enable kiosk mode. However, when an app attempts to enter PiP using enterPictureInPictureMode(), it does not function while Lock Task mode is active. We are receiving multiple customer requests for this capability, particularly for use cases such as: Video conferencing apps running in PiP while a primary kiosk app remains in the foreground Monitoring/streaming apps that require PiP overlay within a controlled kiosk environment Enterprise-dedicated devices that require limited multitasking We would appreciate clarification on the following: Is PiP intentionally restricted in Lock Task mode by design? Is there any supported approach to enable PiP while maintaining kiosk restrictions? Are there any planned API enhancements to support this in enterprise (Device Owner) scenarios? Any insights, guidance, or recommended best practices would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Samsung Smart Switch Not Working After Enrolling Device in Android Management API (Device Owner Mode , new devices not old - samsung A07)
Hello, I have built a device management system using Android Management API. Devices are enrolled in Device Owner mode. After enrolling Samsung devices (especially newer models like Samsung A07), I noticed that Samsung Smart Switch does not work anymore. On older Samsung devices, Smart Switch works even after enrollment. But on newer Samsung devices, Smart Switch does not work once the device is enrolled as Device Owner. I am not using any third-party MDM solutions only Android Management API. My questions: Is Samsung Smart Switch blocked automatically when a device is enrolled in Device Owner mode? Is this expected behavior on newer Samsung devices? Is there any policy configuration that allows Smart Switch to function while still using Device Owner mode? Is this a Samsung restriction or an Android Enterprise restriction? warning screen shot is I would appreciate any clarification on this behavior. Thank you.
We have all our devices on Samsung Knox; I would like to try using Android Zero-Touch enrollment as well. Is that possible?
We got all our new company Samsung phones added into Samsung Knox. None of the distributors we work with are Android Zero Touch partners; we've asked them to join and they probably won't any time soon. I read that there's been some effort to unify Samsung Knox and Android Zero Touch, although in many cases it still seems like EMMs have better support for Android Zero Touch whereas Samsung would prefer you use their in-house EMM. We would like to try using the Android Zero Touch enrollment as well. Unlike Samsung, it seems like I can't even register my own customer account. So my questions: is there any possible way to get just a Zero Touch customer account set up, with no devices added, when none of the resellers I actually bought a device from are Android partners? Also, is there some way I could get some of our Knox enrolled devices to use Zero Touch?How to apply for Google Device Lock Controller?
We are a company specializing in providing financial services to low-income clients in buying all type of phones. Recently came across this app on Google Device Lock Controller and we understood this would help us a lot. I searched for how to apply to be a financial partner to be able to integrate it within our systems but maybe I am missing something. Can anyone suggest how I should conntact google for this service?
