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oianmol
New Member
November 8, 2025
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Custom DPC app being blocked by google play services

  • November 8, 2025
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Hi 

We have a custom MDM app which was built to enroll android devices with Device Owner. We have a backend which serves the configuration requires to install/block apps and settings. We are not using Android official management APIs, 

 

A few days ago we received a google play protect update on some of our devices and now whenever we try to enroll the devices using QR code enrollment it gets blocked by google play protect.

 

Please help us understand what is required to bypass this so that we can continue to use our custom MDM app.

 

thanks!

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Moombas
Level 4.4: KitKat
November 10, 2025

I think there'S no way to buypass as i think Google wants all developers to go with MDM soiftware the official way to tighten security. But this is just a guess and because i have something in mind because of this post:

Play Protect Blocking Custom DPC Apps — How to Get Approval or Alternatives? | Android Enterprise and ChromeOS Customer Communities - 11169

 

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    oianmolAuthor
    New Member
    November 10, 2025

    Thank you, I was able to get rid of the error.

      Emilie_B
      Emilie_B
      Community Manager
      November 12, 2025

      Hi @oianmol! Thank you for the update

       

      Can I ask how you got rid of the error? Just as it might benefit other members who might experience something similar 🙂

       

      And thank you @Moombas for helping out - always appreciated! 

       

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      jasonbayton
      Level: 4.1: Jelly bean
      November 13, 2025

      In lieu of a response from @oianmol , as I understand it Play Protect is flagging applications with excessive permissions/reach on devices recently. If the DPC is not Google Play-hosted, it seems these prompts are more likely to crop up. 

      DPC applications are permitted in Google Play, and it ensures the developer retains the right to the package name on a first-come, first-served basis. If it's an option to upload it, fill out the paperwork, and run through Play approval, I'd do so.

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