Get Started with Manage Engine

ManageEngine is a piece of software called a Mobile Device Manager (MDM) and includes a free tier. An MDM is required in order to manage your Android smartphone.

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Get started with Manage Engine

This setup guide uses the Mobile Device Manager called Manage Engine. The free tier is perfect for home use. The interface is a bit rough, but usable.

Signup for ManageEngine

Go to the ManageEngine MDM free trial page

Signup for a cloud account

Note

When the 30 day free trial expires, you do not need to pay. Your account will transfer to the free tier and the free tier is limited to 50 devices but has the same functionality.

Setup Video

The below video shows the entire process from start to finish with some explanations of some steps.

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This video was created several years ago, so the Manage Engine interface has changed since then. This is mostly useful if you are confused about the enrollment process.

Use this video as a supplement to the rest of the guide.

Step 1: Backup your Device

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.

Step 2: Enroll Device

Enroll

Enroll your Android smartphone with ManageEngine

Enroll your Android in ManageEngine to begin Mobile Device Management.

Step 3: Enable Managed Google Play

Google Play

Managed Google Play

If you want to remotely install apps, then you can set up Managed Google Play on your Android smartphone.

Step 4: Configure a Profile

Profile

Configure a Profile

A Profile is a group of settings that you can enforce using an MDM. Profiles unlock settings that are normally unavailable to standard smartphones.

Step 5: Apply Recommended Settings

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Recommend Profile Settings

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Next Up

Enroll your device with ManageEngine.

Enroll

Enroll your Android smartphone with ManageEngine

Enroll your Android in ManageEngine to begin Mobile Device Management.