Single App Mode

This configuration restricts a device to running only one specific application. In this mode, users cannot exit the app or access other device functions.

Preparation & Configuration

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  1. App Selection: First, select the application 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.
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