Overview
Relution actions for Android Enterprise devices
Description of all available actions for Android Enterprise devices and their functions.
1. Clear app data
- Description: This action deletes all data associated with a specific app on the device.
- How it works:
- Administrators select the app whose data is to be deleted.
- Relution sends a command to the device to delete the app data.
- All stored data for the app is removed from the device.
- Use case: Useful for removing sensitive company data or troubleshooting problems with an app.
2. Select Play Store app from the Relution Store
- Description: This action allows you to select and install Play Store apps that have been previously stored in the Relution Store.
- Functionality:
- Administrators select an app from the Relution Store.
- Relution installs the app from the Google Play Store on the device.
- Use case: Helpful if apps need to be checked and approved in advance.
3. Enable Lost Mode
- Description: Lost Mode is a special mode that is activated when a device is lost or stolen.
- Functionality:
- Administrators activate Lost Mode via Relution.
- The device is locked, its location is tracked, and a message can be displayed on the lock screen.
- Use case: Helps to find lost devices and protect sensitive data.
4. Install app from Google Play Store
- Description: This action allows apps to be installed directly from the Google Play Store on managed Android Enterprise devices.
- Functionality:
- Administrators select the desired app from the Google Play Store.
- Relution sends an installation command to the device.
- The app is automatically installed in the background without the user having to intervene.
- Use case: Useful for ensuring that all employees have the necessary company apps on their devices.
5. Locate device
- Description: This action allows you to determine the location of the device.
- Functionality:
- Relution uses GPS, Wi-Fi or mobile data to determine the location of the device.
- The location is displayed on a map in the Relution console.
- Use case: Helpful for finding lost or stolen devices.
6. Lock device
- Description: This action locks the device completely so that it can no longer be used.
- Functionality:
- Administrators lock the device via Relution.
- The device is locked and can only be unlocked by entering a password or via the Relution console.
- Use case: Used to prevent unauthorised access to sensitive data.
7. Reboot device
- Description: This action restarts the device remotely.
- Functionality:
- Administrators initiate the restart via Relution.
- The device is restarted.
- Use case: Can be used to fix minor software issues.
8. Update device information
- Description: This action updates the device information in the Relution console.
- Functionality:
- Relution requests the current device information (e.g. model, serial number, operating system version).
- The information is updated in the Relution console.
- Use case: Helpful for getting an up-to-date overview of all managed devices.
9. Remove app
- Description: This action allows installed apps to be removed from managed devices.
- How it works:
- Administrators select the app to be removed.
- Relution sends an uninstall command to the device.
- The app is automatically removed from the device.
- Use case: Helpful for removing apps that are no longer needed or pose a security risk.
10. Reset lock passcode
- Description: This action allows the device password to be reset.
- Functionality:
- Administrators reset the password via Relution.
- The user must enter the new password to unlock the device.
- Use case: Used when a user has forgotten their password or a new password must be set for security reasons.
11. Send file to device
- Description: This action allows you to transfer files (e.g. PDFs, documents, images) to the managed devices.
- How it works:
- Administrators select the file to be sent.
- Relution securely transfers the file to a directory on the device.
- The file can be saved in a specific folder on the device.
- Use case: Helpful for distributing important documents or configuration files to employees.
12. Send message
- Description: This action allows messages to be sent directly to device users.
- Functionality:
- Administrators create a message in the Relution console.
- The message is displayed on the user’s device.
- Use case: Useful for communicating important information or instructions to employees.
13. Wipe device
- Description: This action resets the device to factory settings and deletes all data.
- How it works:
- Administrators initiate the factory reset via Relution.
- The device is restarted and reset to its original state.
- Use case: Used when a device is lost, stolen or an employee leaves the company.