Purpose
SureLock Settings Manager is used to configure and manage individual SureLock plugin applications when devices are operating outside full Kiosk mode. It allows administrators to selectively control access to specific system settings without enforcing complete device lockdown.
The target audience includes IT administrators, mobility managers, and enterprise support teams managing Android devices through SureLock/SureMDM. The primary use case is when organizations require controlled access to certain settings (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) while keeping the device in a non-kiosk operational mode. This helps balance usability and security without applying full kiosk restrictions.
Prerequisites
- Android device with SureLock Settings Manager installed.
- Device operating outside SureLock Kiosk mode.
Supported Actions Outside Kiosk Mode
When used outside Kiosk mode, SureLock plugin applications allow administrators and authorized users to perform the following actions:
- SureLock plugin applications are – Bluetooth Manager, Settings Manager, Brightness Manager and WiFi Center
- Enable or disable Wi-Fi using the WiFi Center plugin
- Configure and manage Wi-Fi network connections
- Enable or disable Bluetooth using the Bluetooth Manager plugin
- Pair and unpair Bluetooth devices
- Using Brightness Manager we can Increase or Decrease the Device Brightness.
- Access selected system settings through the Settings Manager plugin
- Protect plugin access using password authentication
Unsupported Actions Outside Kiosk Mode
The following actions are not supported or may be restricted when SureLock plugin applications are used outside Kiosk mode:
- Enforcing full device lockdown or kiosk-level restrictions
- Blocking access to native Android Settings entirely
- Preventing users from launching other installed applications
- Persistently enforcing restrictions after device reboot without SureLock Kiosk mode
- Overriding device-level permissions restricted by the Android OS
Conclusion
Administrators clearly understand what SureLock plugin applications can and cannot control outside Kiosk mode. Plugin applications function as controlled access tools rather than full restriction mechanisms, ensuring device behavior remains predictable and reducing configuration errors and support escalations.
SureLock plugin applications provide flexible control over key device settings outside Kiosk mode; however, they do not replace the full restriction capabilities of SureLock Kiosk mode. Understanding the supported and unsupported actions enables administrators to deploy the appropriate configuration based on their use case while maintaining security and usability. For complete device lockdown and persistent enforcement, enabling SureLock Kiosk mode is recommended.
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