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Kulwinder
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29 days ago

Play Protect Blocking Custom DPC Apps — How to Get Approval or Alternatives?

Hi everyone,


I'm a developer who helps enterprises build custom DPC (Device Policy Controller) Reference Documentation apps to manage Android devices based on their unique requirements.


Recently, Play Protect has started blocking the installation of custom DPC apps, even when these apps are signed and used internally. The warning claims the app may pose a risk due to access to sensitive data - even though it's strictly for enterprise use.

 

To make things more difficult:

  • Google is no longer accepting registration of custom DPC apps with Android Enterprise, which limits official distribution and management options.
  • Android Management APIs don’t support all use cases, and also have quote limit.
  • I’ve applied twice to join the Android Enterprise portal to build a SaaS-based device management platform, but both requests were rejected without a clear reason.

 

My questions for the community:

  • Is there any official way to get a custom DPC app approved or whitelisted by Play Protect?
  • Are there any alternative ways to manage Android devices at scale (outside of AMAPI or legacy EMM)?
  • How can new developers or startups gain access to Android Enterprise features when onboarding is currently restricted?

Any help, direction, or shared experience would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Kulwinder

4 Replies

  • vicky_android's avatar
    vicky_android
    Level 1.5: Cupcake
    28 days ago

    It is happening from Amdroid 15 correct?? Mine too.

    • Kulwinder's avatar
      Kulwinder
      Level 1.6: Donut
      27 days ago

      Yes, At first it started with android 15, But Now in samsung device it's also blocking the app in android 14

  • sandipta's avatar
    sandipta
    Level 1.6: Donut
    28 days ago

    Same problem here 

  • rahul14rz's avatar
    rahul14rz
    Level 1.5: Cupcake
    13 days ago

    I'm facing the same issue. The app is used internally, but Google Play Protect has started blocking it from Android 15. I have submitted an appeal regarding this here, but I haven’t received a response from support yet. I’d appreciate hearing the community’s thoughts or experiences regarding this.