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Android Bluetooth Policy

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The Android Bluetooth Policy allows administrators to control and restrict Bluetooth functionality on managed Android devices. This policy is essential for environments where data protection, device compliance, and secure connectivity must be enforced.

This policy is supported on Android 9+ devices.


What This Policy Does

With this policy, you can:

  • Block users from modifying Bluetooth pairing, visibility, and configuration settings

  • Prevent Bluetooth-based contact sharing

  • Fully disable Bluetooth functionality on the device

These controls help protect corporate data, reduce unauthorized device pairing, and ensure that Bluetooth use aligns with security requirements.


Settings

Below are all available configuration options within the Android Bluetooth Policy.


1. Disable Bluetooth Configuration

Description:
Prevents users from modifying Bluetooth settings on the device. When enabled, users cannot change Bluetooth pairing options, visibility, or other Bluetooth configuration settings.

Important Note:
This setting may still be bypassed by users through certain system behaviors.
For strict enforcement, use Disable Bluetooth instead.

Minimum Requirements: Android 9+


2. Disable Bluetooth Contact Sharing

Description:
Blocks contact sharing through Bluetooth. When enabled, users cannot send or sync contact data via Bluetooth connections.

This helps ensure privacy, prevents unintended data leakage, and protects sensitive contact information on managed devices.

Minimum Requirements: Android 9+


3. Disable Bluetooth

Description:
Completely disables Bluetooth functionality on the device. When enabled:

  • Bluetooth is turned off

  • Users cannot turn it back on

  • All Bluetooth features remain disabled at the system level

This setting provides the strongest security enforcement and should be used whenever Bluetooth must be fully restricted to meet compliance or data-protection policies.

Minimum Requirements: Android 9+


When to Use This Policy

Use this policy when you need to:

✔ Prevent unauthorized Bluetooth peripherals
✔ Block Bluetooth-based data exfiltration
✔ Ensure full compliance for high-security environments
✔ Reduce exposure to wireless attack vectors
✔ Manage devices in industries such as healthcare, finance, logistics, and government

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