The Android Application Policy enables organizations to manage, secure, and customize how applications are handled on Android devices enrolled in your enterprise environment. This policy is part of Swif’s Android Enterprise Policy Systems and provides granular control over which apps can be installed, how they behave, and what permissions they have.
Overview
The Android Application Policy helps IT administrators enforce security, compliance, and productivity requirements by controlling application-related settings on managed Android devices. The policy includes options for blocking or allowing app installations, managing app permissions, configuring app-specific settings, and more.
Key Features
The Android Application Policy includes the following controls:
Install Unknown Sources Allowed: Permit or block installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play Store.
Install Apps Disabled: Prevent users from installing new apps.
App Functions: Manage specific app-related functions and behaviors.
Block Applications Enabled: Block specific applications from running on the device.
Application Policy: Detailed controls for individual apps, including:
Accessible Track Ids: Define which app tracking IDs are accessible.
Always On VPN Lockdown Exemption: Specify apps exempt from Always-On VPN lockdown.
Auto Update Mode: Set how apps are updated (e.g., automatic, manual).
Connected Work And Personal App: Control connections between work and personal apps.
Credential Provider Policy: Manage credential providers for apps.
Custom App Config: Apply custom configuration to supported apps.
Default Permission Policy: Set default permission behavior for apps.
Delegated Scopes: Assign delegated admin scopes to apps.
Disabled: Disable specific apps.
Extension Config: Configure app extensions.
Install Constraint: Set constraints for app installation (e.g., network, device state).
Install Type: Choose how apps are installed (e.g., required, available, blocked).
Managed Configuration: Apply managed configurations to apps.
Managed Configuration Template: Use templates for managed configurations.
Minimum Version Code: Enforce minimum app version requirements.
Package Name: Specify the package name of the app to manage.
Permission Grants: Pre-grant or deny specific app permissions.
Preferential Network Id: Assign preferred network IDs for app connectivity.
Signing Key Certs: Specify signing certificates for trusted apps.
User Control Settings: Control user access to app settings.
Work Profile Widgets: Allow or block widgets from work profile apps.
Permitted Accessibility Services: Specify which accessibility services are allowed.
Permitted Input Methods: Restrict which input methods (keyboards) can be used.
Uninstall Apps Disabled: Prevent users from uninstalling apps.
How to Use Android Application Policy
Access the Policy Management Console: Log in to your Swif admin portal and navigate to the Android policies section.
Create or Edit a Policy: Select an existing policy or create a new one for your Android device fleet.
Configure Application Controls: Use the available options to set restrictions, permissions, and configurations as needed for your organization.
Assign the Policy: Apply the policy to the relevant device groups or users.
Monitor Compliance: Use the Swif dashboard to monitor device compliance and adjust policies as needed.
Example Use Cases
Preventing installation of unauthorized apps on corporate devices.
Enforcing minimum app versions for security compliance.
Pre-configuring business apps with required settings and permissions.
Blocking access to specific apps or app features in sensitive environments.
For further assistance, please contact your Swif administrator or support team.