Purpose
This article provides a step-by-step guide to migrate an Android device from Device Admin to Work Profile enrollment without resetting SureMDM Agent settings, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition to modern Android management.
Prerequisites
- Should have a SureMDM Account.
- Android devices to be enrolled in DA.
- Android Enterprise to be configured.
Steps
- Login to the SureMDM console.
- Navigate to Profiles > New Profile > Android > Enable the below setting:
- After completing the configuration, save the profile and deploy it to the Android device that is enrolled under Device Admin.
- Upon successful deployment of the profile, on the device end we would see the following prompt:
- When you click on the prompt “Setup Managed Profile On This Device”, you will be asked to accept the terms and conditions, after which the following screen will be displayed.
- Post this, the work profile will be created on the device end. Once created, all the runtime permission has to be granted after launching the SureMDM Agent.
Conclusion
Migrating from Device Admin to Work Profile enrollment while retaining the existing configuration of the SureMDM Agent ensures a smooth transition with minimal effort. This approach helps maintain device settings, reduces downtime, and allows organizations to adopt modern Android management without disrupting end users.
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