How to Install and Launch SureLock on Wear OS Device

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to provide step-by-step guidance on installing and launching SureLock on a Wear OS device using SureMDM. This process uses SureMDM jobs such as File Transfer and Run Script to remotely deploy and start the SureLock application on managed wearable devices.

By following this method, administrators can centrally install SureLock without requiring manual interaction on the device. This ensures faster deployment, standardized device configuration, and improved control over Wear OS devices operating in kiosk or restricted environments.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation and launch of SureLock on a Wear OS device, ensure the following requirements are met:

1. The target Wear OS device must be successfully enrolled and actively managed in the SureMDM console.
2. Administrator permissions are required to create and execute File Transfer and Run Script jobs.
3. The SureLock Wear OS APK file must be accessible via a downloadable URL.
   Example used in this guide:
   https://mars.astrouploads.com/support/inout/wearable/surelockwear.apk
4. Ensure Wear OS device management is properly configured and the device is online to receive jobs.
5. The Wear OS device must have network connectivity to receive jobs and download the APK file.
6. Device should be enrolled in DO Mode

Steps

Step 1: Create a File Transfer Job

1. Create a File Transfer Job with the following details:
   • File URL: https://mars.astrouploads.com/support/inout/wearable/surelockwear.apk
   • Destination Path: /data/data/com.nixwear/files
     
2. Apply the job to the target Wear OS device.

Reference Article: File Transfer (Wear OS) | SureMDM Online Documentation

Step 2: Install SureLock using Run Script

1. Create a Run Script Job.
2. Use the following script to install SureLock:

!#suremdm

install(surelockwear.apk);

3. Apply the job to the required device(s).

Step 3: Launch SureLock

1. Create another Run Script Job.
2. Use the following command to launch SureLock:

am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n com.gears42.surelockwear/.ClearDefaultsActivity

3. Execute the job on the device.

Reference Article: Run Script (Wear OS)

Conclusion

Using SureMDM File Transfer and Run Script jobs, administrators can remotely install and launch SureLock on Wear OS devices efficiently. This approach enables centralized management, reduces manual setup efforts, and ensures consistent kiosk configuration across multiple wearable devices.

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