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govi
Level 1.6: Donut
February 9, 2026
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Intune Management Capabilities for Samsung Devices

  • February 9, 2026
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Dear Team, Greetings,

I would like to better understand the management capabilities available for Samsung Android devices, with Intune . Specifically, I am looking for clarity on whether these devices can be fully managed through Intune instead of relying on the Samsung Knox management tool, including support for application deployment, patch distribution, firmware updates, and other administrative functions.


Any slides reference would be good for my internal discussion ?.

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Alex_Muc
Alex_Muc
Level 3.0: Honeycomb
February 9, 2026

Intune can manage Android Enterprise devices using the Android Management API. This includes Work Managed, Work Profile (Corporate or Personally Owned).
Control over app or firmware updates is currently generally limited on Android Enterprise (e.g., compared to Samsung specific solutions like KNOX E-FOTA).
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/intune-service/enrollment/connect-intune-android-enterprise

 

I would recommend that you identify all your requirements for a UEM and then compare the products. If you have minimal requirements and are using an E3/E5 license, Intune could be an option. If you have a more complex environment or processes, you should take a closer look at Intune before changing over.

I've never seen Knox Manage myself, but I can well imagine that it performs better and offers a few more features for Samsung/AndroidEnterprise. Personally, I wouldn't recommend Intune, but whether it makes sense for you depends on your requirements.

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    Michel
    Level 4.0: Ice cream sandwich
    February 9, 2026

    Intune and Samsung are an okay match as long as you use the OEMconfig option, other than that Intune isn't the most advanced MDM you can get regarding configuration and stability. 

     

    As @Alex_Muc mentioned, the best way to create a good solid business case for your internal discussion would be to write down what the organisation expects from a device. What does it need to do and what not. When you have that clear, you can match it with options an MDM offers. They do not all offer all API's that you might need. 

     

    You can look for features here: https://developers.google.com/android/work/requirements

    And than check the following link to see what MDM's match the standard or advanced criteria that you need: https://androidenterprisepartners.withgoogle.com/emm/ 

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      goviAuthor
      Level 1.6: Donut
      February 9, 2026

      Thank you very much for your expert advice. I have reviewed the Dedicated device management Intune capability: https://androidenterprisepartners.withgoogle.com/provider/#!/75, which is categorized as ADVANCED management. However, even without Samsung Knox, if I can fulfill the minimum requirements such as pushing apps, remotely updating firmware, applying security patches, and ensuring essential device management, that would be a solid starting point. I agree that Samsung Knox may offer greater capabilities for Samsung devices.

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        Moombas
        Level 4.4: KitKat
        February 10, 2026

        Just to add to @Michel s post (i won't to dig into the Intune thing here, all here know my opinion), do POC's with different MDMs.

        POC's are most likely during the testing time cost free but you will definitely see the gain of using any other MDM than Intune (hmm, ok, i didn't make it here without hitting them a bit at least 😇).

        If you stay with Samsung and want to in future, Knox is definitely something to look into but there are many other possible solutions out there if you don't want to nail you down to one manufacturer.

         

        And to make an important note: It's not easy/low impact to switch from one MDM to another if you figure out later you made wrong/bad choice. It's not to scare but making you aware of to think more about the system you want to use than just the "free" license.

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          Michel
          Level 4.0: Ice cream sandwich
          February 10, 2026

          haha at least you tried @Moombas! But good addition, most of them have a 1 to 3 month trial period in which you can test most important things. 

           

           

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