How can the SureLock Home Screen be personalized using a Custom HTML template for maximum flexibility?

SureLock provides an effective way of lockdown service that allows businesses to control the access of mobile devices, converting them into dedicated-purpose tools. One of its key features is the ability to customize the SureLock to be used as an actionable Home Screen and tailored to specific workflows using custom and predefined HTML templates.

By enabling the SureLock Home Screen as an actionable dashboard, admins can ensure that users have quick access to the tools and apps they need.

Prerequisites

• SureMDM agent should be v27.41.07 and above.

Purpose

This knowledge article provides guidance on customizing the SureLock Home Screen using custom or predefined HTML templates.

Steps

1. Install and Launch SureLock.
2. Access SureLock Admin Settings by entering the SureLock Admin password.
3. Go to SureLock Admin Settings > SureLock Settings > Custom Home Screen.
4. Tap on Enable Advanced Home Screen Customization, read the warning message, and accept it.

5. Tap on Custom HTML Home Screen Configuration, then choose one of the following options:

• Predefined HTML Template: Select this to use the default Home Screen designed by 42Gears.
• Custom HTML: Select this option to browse and use your own customized HTML file.

Note: The HTML file should be available on the device and preferably should be placed at ‘emulated/0/Documents/42Gears/SureLock/’. 

To preview and download a set of predefined HTML templates, tap on the “Preview and Download HTML Template” option and select a template from the list to either Preview or Download.

The list of predefined templates is as follows:

• Default Template
• Logistics Template
• Education Template

6. Once the configuration is made, tap Done to complete the setup.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before or after creating or transferring the HTML file, the required applications to be shown on the Home Screen of SureLock should be allowed inside the SureLock settings. To know the steps on how to allow the applications on the Surelock Home Screen, CLICK HERE.

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