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.
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.
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Setup Video
The below video shows the entire process from start to finish with some explanations of some steps.
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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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Enroll your device with ManageEngine.
Enroll
Enroll your Android smartphone with ManageEngine
Enroll your Android in ManageEngine to begin Mobile Device Management.