Single App Mode

Policy explained

This configuration allows you to restrict a device to run only one specific application. In this mode, users cannot exit the app or access other device functions.

Preparation & Configuration

Important Note: Ensure the desired app is pre-installed via an action or an “App Management” policy. If Single App Mode is activated before the app is present on the device, the device may become blocked by an error message. In this case, the app must be installed manually, and the device must be restarted.

Error message: Guided Access is unavailable. Please contact your administrator.

  1. App Selection: First, select the application you wish to display in Single App Mode.
  2. Restrictions: Then, select the desired options to apply additional restrictions while the app is running.

Device Control

Use these options to restrict physical interaction with the device:

  • Disable Touch Input: Blocks all touch interactions on the screen.
  • Disable Motion (Screen Rotation): Prevents the screen from switching between portrait and landscape mode.
  • Disable Volume Buttons: Locks the physical buttons for volume control.
  • Disable Side Switch: Deactivates the mute/silent switch. The behavior depends on the switch’s position at the time it was first disabled.
  • Disable Sleep/Wake Button: Prevents the device from being turned off or locked using the power button.
  • Disable Auto-Lock: Prevents the device from automatically entering sleep mode after a period of inactivity (the screen remains permanently on).

Accessibility

Allow users to adjust specific accessibility features while the mode is active:

  • VoiceOver: Allows the use of the screen reading function.
  • Zoom: Permits the magnification of screen content.
  • Invert Colors: Allows the inversion of display colors.
  • AssistiveTouch: Enables the on-screen digital assistance menu.
  • Speak Selection: Allows the device to read highlighted text aloud.
  • Mono Audio: Switches audio output to mono.

Accessibility Shortcuts

Define which features should be available via the accessibility shortcut (e.g., triple-click of the side button). By default, these options are disabled:

  • VoiceOver: Enables the shortcut for the screen reader.
  • Zoom: Enables the shortcut for the zoom function.
  • Invert Colors: Enables the shortcut for color inversion.
  • AssistiveTouch: Enables the shortcut for AssistiveTouch.