Purpose
On Android devices managed using SureMDM with restricted system settings, access to Bluetooth configuration may be limited. This article describes an alternative method to launch the Android Bluetooth Settings screen by using a Run Script job deployed as a job shortcut through an Application Policy.
Prerequisites
- The device must be enrolled in SureMDM.
- The device must be managed in Android Enterprise / Device Owner mode.
- Administrator access to the SureMDM Web Console.
Steps
Step 1: Create a Run Script Job
- On the SureMDM Web Console -> Navigate to Jobs > New Job > Android > Run Script.
- Enter a Job name and in the Script prompt, enter the following command:
- am start -a android.settings.BLUETOOTH_SETTINGS
- Click Save to create the job.
Step 2: Create a Job Shortcut Using Application Policy
- Navigate to Profiles > Android and click + New Profile
- Create a new Profile or edit an Existing Profile.
- Go to Application Policy -> Configure -> Add (+).
- Select Jobs Shortcut.
- From the drop-down list, select the job created in Step 1 and Save the Profile.
Step 3: Push the Profile to Devices
- Assign the configured profile to the required devices or device groups.
- Push the profile and wait for the deployment to complete.
Step 4: Launch Bluetooth Settings on the Device
- On the managed device, open the SureMDM App Store.
- Navigate to the Job Shortcut section.
- Locate and launch the created job.
- The Bluetooth Settings screen opens directly on the device. So that we can Turn ON/OFF Bluetooth
Expected Results
- A job shortcut is available on the managed device.
- Launching the shortcut opens the Android Bluetooth Settings screen, even when system settings are otherwise restricted.
Conclusion
By using a Run Script job combined with a job shortcut in an Application Policy, administrators can safely provide access to Android Bluetooth Settings without fully unlocking system settings on managed devices.
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