What is an Android work profile?

An Android work profile is a secure container on an Android device that separates corporate apps and data from personal apps and data. Managed through Android Enterprise, the work profile lets IT administrators control business applications, enforce security policies, and wipe corporate data without touching personal content. It is the standard approach for BYOD deployments.

How does Android Enterprise work with MDM?

Android Enterprise provides a set of APIs that MDM solutions use to manage Android devices. It supports three deployment modes: work profile (BYOD), fully managed device (corporate-owned), and dedicated device (kiosk). The MDM server communicates with the device through Google Mobile Services to push apps from Managed Google Play, enforce policies, and configure Wi-Fi, VPN, and email settings.

What is the difference between work profile and fully managed device mode?

Work profile creates a separate container for corporate apps alongside personal apps, ideal for BYOD. The user keeps full control of the personal side. Fully managed device mode gives the organization complete control over the entire device, suitable for corporate-owned devices. In fully managed mode, IT can restrict all apps, enforce stricter policies, and perform a full factory reset remotely.

Can employees use personal apps on a device with a work profile?

Yes. The work profile is specifically designed to coexist with personal apps. Employees use their personal apps, photos, and accounts normally. Corporate apps appear in a separate section with a briefcase badge. IT administrators can only see and manage the work profile; they have no visibility into personal apps, browsing history, or personal data.

Shine at BYOD with Android Work Profile and Appaloosa.

Set up the work profile on Android personal devices to separate your employees' work apps and data from personal apps and data.

With a work profile, users can securely and privately use the same device for work and personal purposes, your organization manages your work apps and data while your personal apps, data, and usage remain private.

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Android Entreprise Mobile Device Management

One device, Two different profiles

Employees can work on their personal phones without sharing anything personal. Between work and personal profiles, every app stays separate, emails, calendars, docs, photos. The two versions never share data. The IT team just uses Mobile Application Management and never touch anything personal.

Self-onboarding

Employees can use your company credentials and handle the process by themselves from start to finish.

Install apps automatically

Apps can be targeted by user groups and be defined as mandatory. Appaloosa supports public mobile apps as well as private and web mobile apps.

Update apps automatically

Apps are kept up-to-date at all times, silently, without user or admin intervention.

Protect work data and apps

Appaloosa creates a secure container for your work data and separate the private applications from the work applications. Administrators can then remotely manage the work container and deploy applications silently to any device running. Users remain in full control of their personal data.

Secure your corporate data

Manage how your corporate apps are accessed: restricted sharing and app installs, screen lock policy and VPN.

Define passcode requirements

Protect access to your corporate apps with rules defining your passcode requirements and compliance.

Remove apps & corporate data remotely

In the event of a lost, stolen device or employee termination, IT can remotely wipe corporate data from the employee device.

Highlights

Android Work Profile made simple

Single Sign-On Your own Directory: Simplify user self-enrollment with our OAuth, SAML v2 integrations for identity federation.

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Managed Google Play Your enterprise App Catalog: Whitelist your own selection of public apps. Add your own custom-made enterprise apps.
iOS management Manage more than Android: We support BYOD and managed devices on iOS with support for Apple Business Manager and Automated Device Enrollment.

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