The Android Connection Policy allows organizations to centrally manage network connectivity, communication channels, and data transmission behavior across managed Android devices.
This policy is especially critical for security-sensitive environments that require strict control over broadcast settings, data roaming, tethering, Wi-Fi, APNs, and more.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
What This Policy Controls
Using this policy, administrators can:
Block users from modifying mobile network settings
Restrict cellular broadcasts, data roaming, and tethering
Enforce APN configurations
Configure Wi-Fi behavior and accepted SSIDs
Control USB data access
Prevent network resets and outgoing calls
Disable SMS, VPN configuration, and Wi-Fi configuration
Enforce minimum Wi-Fi security requirements
Lock WLAN or 5G states
Settings Overview
Below is a detailed breakdown of each configuration option available in the Android Connection Policy.
Cellular & Network Restrictions
Disable Cell Broadcasts Configuration
Prevents users from configuring or modifying cellular broadcast settings.
When enabled, devices cannot send or modify emergency alert settings or broadcast preferences.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
Disable Data Roaming
Disables data roaming on the device. Users cannot use mobile data while roaming, preventing unexpected data charges and ensuring consistent network behavior.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
Disable Mobile Networks Configuration
Prevents users from modifying mobile network settings such as preferred networks or connection modes.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
APN (Access Point Name) Settings
APN Settings
Allows administrators to configure custom APNs used on the device. These can override default carrier APNs.
APN Policy
Options include:
OVERRIDE_APN_UNSPECIFIED
Enable / Disable APNs — depending on chosen configuration
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi & Tethering Controls
Bluetooth Sharing
Controls whether Bluetooth sharing is permitted.
Options:
BLUETOOTH_SHARING_UNSPECIFIED
Enable / Disable
Configure Wi-Fi
Controls whether users can modify Wi-Fi settings.
Options:
CONFIGURE_WIFI_UNSPECIFIED
Enforce / Block Wi-Fi changes
Tethering Settings
Controls which tethering features are allowed, such as USB, Wi-Fi hotspot, or Bluetooth tethering.
Options:
TETHERING_SETTINGS_UNSPECIFIED
Enable / Disable per tethering method
USB Data Access
Controls whether USB mass storage or data transfer is allowed.
Options:
DISABLED_USB_FILE_TRANSFER
Allow USB → Data Transfer
Block USB → Data Transfer
Wi-Fi Direct Settings
Controls Wi-Fi Direct usage.
Options:
WIFI_DIRECT_SETTINGS_UNSPECIFIED
Wi-Fi Roaming & SSID Management
Wi-Fi SSID Policy Type
Determines whether to enforce or restrict Wi-Fi SSIDs.
Options:
WIFI_SSID_POLICY_TYPE_UNSPECIFIED
Allowlist / Denylist behavior
Wi-Fi SSIDs List
Defines which SSIDs are allowed or banned based on the selected policy type.
Network Lockdown & Restrictions
Disable Network Escape Hatch
Prevents devices from escaping network lockdown mode.
When enabled, the device cannot override network restrictions even temporarily.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
Disable Network Reset
Blocks users from resetting network settings (Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth).
This prevents accidental resets and maintains policy enforcement.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
Disable Outgoing Calls
Blocks all outgoing calls except emergency numbers.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
Preferred Network & SMS Controls
Preferred Network Service
Controls whether preferred network service is enabled or disabled.
Options:
PREFERRED_NETWORK_SERVICE_DISABLED
Enabled
Disable SMS
Prevents SMS sending and receiving on the device.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
Radio & Connectivity States
Wi-Fi State
Controls whether Wi-Fi is allowed to be toggled by the user.
Options:
WIFI_STATE_UNSPECIFIED
On / Off / Managed
Airplane Mode State
Determines whether airplane mode can be toggled.
Options:
AIRPLANE_MODE_STATE_UNSPECIFIED
Cellular 5G State
Controls whether users can toggle 5G radio.
Options:
CELLULAR_5G_STATE_UNSPECIFIED
Minimum Wi-Fi Security Level
Sets the minimum allowed security protocol for Wi-Fi networks.
Options include:
WPA2
WPA3
Enhanced Open
…and more depending on system version.
Ultra Wideband State
Controls whether UWB can be toggled.
Options:
ULTRA_WIDEBAND_STATE_UNSPECIFIED
VPN, Wi-Fi Config, & Tethering Restrictions
Disable VPN Configuration
Prevents users from modifying VPN settings or adding new VPNs.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
Disable Wi-Fi Configuration
Prevents modification of saved Wi-Fi networks and blocks adding new Wi-Fi connections.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
Disable Tethering Configuration
Blocks access to hotspot and tethering settings.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
Summary
The Android Connection Policy provides comprehensive control over device connectivity, ensuring:
✔ Strong security
✔ Prevention of unauthorized data transfer
✔ Enforcement of corporate networking rules
✔ Compliance with regulated environments