How to enroll And Manage Android Mobile Devices With G Suite In SureMDM?

The G Suite refers to a set of cloud-based computing, productivity and collaborative Google tools like Gmail, Hangouts, Google+, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Slides, Forms, Drive and Sites and an Admin panel to manage the services and users. G Suite also offers additional enterprise features which allows synchronization and backing up of data with enterprise-grade security and compliance

Many businesses have adopted G Suite to stay connected, collaborate, create and secure business related documents for enhanced productivity. It has enabled multiple users to work together online, and enabled businesses to manage user services from the cloud.

G Suite and SureMDM

SureMDM is an advanced enterprise management solution that allows IT admins to manage, control, secure mobile devices, and drive mobility through a centralized console. SureMDM also allows the setting up of Android For Work using a G-Suite account to enroll, deploy and manage all Android devices through Dedicated Devices (formerly called Corporate-Owned Single-Use or COSU) and BYOD profiles.

Steps to generate an EMM Token

1. Login to Google Admin Console with your account details.

2.  In the Google Admin console click on the Devices option and Expand Mobile and endpoints option on the left-hand side

3. Further, expand Settings and click on the Third-party Integrations 

4.  Now click Android EMM, Enable Enable third-party Android mobile management, and Click on Manage EMM provider.

5. Click Generate Token. This will navigate you to the Token Generator Screen. Click on Generate Token on this screen. A token will be generated. Copy the same. 5. Click Generate Token.

Steps to enroll for Android For Work using G Suite account in SureMDM

1. Login to SureMDM Web Console.
2. Go to Settings and further to Account Settings
3. Click on Android Management and select Android Enterprise Enrollment
4. Click Enroll Android Enterpris e
5. On the Enterprise Enrollment prompt, select Google Play EMM API
6. Next select Enroll Using Your Managed Google Account radio button
7. Enter Google Managed Domain and EMM Token and click Enroll.
8. Copy the generated token and paste it in the EMM Token field in SureMDM Console.
9. Android Enterprise will be enrolled to the SureMDM web console.

SureMDM now can be used to manage Android devices in the GSuite account through Dedicated Devices and BYOD profiles.

Now, if the option Enable third-party Android mobile management is checked, you can use the below-mentioned steps to enroll the devices in Device Owner mode.

1. Reset the device to the factory settings.
2. On the initial device setup screen, when prompted to add a Google account, provide your G Suite account credentials.
3. A prompt to Install the SureMDM For Work app will be shown. Click on Install.
4. Once the app is installed, follow the on-screen instructions to set up the work profile.
5. The device will now be enrolled.

If the option Enable third-party Android mobile management is unchecked, you can use the below-mentioned steps to enroll the devices to Device Owner mode.

1. Enroll your device in Device Owner mode.
2. When the setup screen asks to Configure your G Suite Email Account, click on Continue and provide your G Suite account username and password.
3. The device will now be enrolled.

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