Configuring Andoff and Restoring Files

After your device has been successfully backed up, you can then factory reset your Android smartphone and connect it to Andoff.

Tech Lockdown Team

After you've backed up your files from your Android smartphone, you can then configure and connect Andoff.

In order for Andoff to be connected to your device, you will need to perform a factory reset and directly connect to Andoff during the clean startup process.

Backup Your Files

Make sure that you're files are backed up. Hard resetting your smartphone permanently deletes them.

Before Getting Started

Backup your Smartphone

Managing your Android device will require a hard reset of your smartphone. Make sure you've backed up important files and moved 2FA apps correctly.

Get QR Code to Join Andoff

Make sure that you have this page open on separate computer: https://getplucky.net/andoff

You should see a QR code on this page. You will need this after your smartphone has been reset.

Factory Reset Your Android

Depending on your Android model and operating system, the instructions might look a little different. The easiest way to find it is by searching your device's settings for "Factory Reset".

After a quick browse on my settings app, I found it under General Management > Reset > Factory data reset.

This will reset all of your smartphone's data and sign you out of all accounts!

Make sure your files are backed up.

Confirm and start factory reset.

Connect Andoff

Once your device is fully reset, you can power it up. You should get a welcome screen similar to this one:

Do not tap continue. Instead, tap a blank part of the screen six times.

I accidentally hit continue.

Hold down the power button on the side of your smartphone and restart the device.

When you tap on the screen, the camera for your device should open. On the Andoff page here , scan the QR code at the bottom of the page.

Connect to your Wi-Fi network

After you scan the QR code, you should see a screen like this on your device:

Accept and continue. You should see a screen like this:

This process might take up to five minutes

Accept the Privacy Policy when prompted:

Continue with the setup process like normal.

I see a warning about letting my smartphone join an organization. What do I do?

Accept the notification. Andoff needs your device to be connected to their management system in order to enforce settings.

Sign back into accounts as normal, then reinstall any apps.

Next Up

You can now connect your Android device to your DNS Content Policy and completely lock down your smartphone.

Andoff

Recommended Andoff Settings

There are several ways to lock down your Android device once Andoff is installed. We recommend a combination of Andoff and Tech Lockdown settings.