FYI - Chrome is dropping support for A8 and A9 in August 2025
138 will be the last version of Chrome that will support both A8 and A9 according to this recent announcement. https://support.google.com/chrome/thread/352616098/sunsetting-chrome-support-for-android-8-0-oreo-and-android-9-0-pie?hl=en There are very small populations of these devices left in the wild but I personally still support quite a number of them. The entire Atlas family from Zebra including the TC51, MC3300, and VC80x devices all max out on A8 with no higher upgrades available. This likely will lead to forced upgrades to those devices, especially given how many modern apps are hybrid web apps dependent on the WebView and/or Chrome (Chrome is the System WebView implementation on A8).No Response After Submitting Android Enterprise Contact Form
Dear Android Enterprise Team and Community, I hope you're doing well. I submitted the “Get in touch” form on the Android Enterprise website and received the confirmation email on May 30, which I have already responded to. However, I haven’t received any follow-up or contact from a specialist since then. We are exploring Android Enterprise solutions for our business and are interested in understanding the next steps to get started. Could someone from the team or community please assist or guide me on how to proceed? If additional information is required from my side, I’d be happy to provide it. Thank you for your support. Best regards, Deepak Alobha Technologies Pvt Ltd (This post was edited to remove personal information, in compliance with our guidelines)
InTune Android connection "unexpected error"
Trying to follow this doc. We want to use InTune to control our corporate owned Android devices. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/intune-service/enrollment/connect-intune-android-enterprise At step 7, it has me click "Launch Google to connect now" and I just get "Unexpected error. Please wait for some time and try again." Tried multiple browsers, incognito, multiple accounts, etc. All same results. We have a licensed Google Workspace tenant with Enterprise Standard licenses. The account has access to all Google apps/services. My account is both an Azure Global Admin and a Google Workspace Super Admin/Owner. Sat on chat with Workspace/Android Enterprise support trying all the obvious things for 3 hours with no resolution. They finally gave up and just said "call Microsoft" which doesn't help, it's literally an error thrown by enterprise.google.com. How do I get past this error to configure the connection? (This post was edited to remove personal information, in compliance with our guidelines)
OEM Unlock toggle not available
Hi all, Recently joined the community, first time poster here. TL;DR at the bottom. Hopefully my question has a simple solution but I've looked everywhere (except here of course). I'll try to keep this as simple as possible. Everything is in UAT if that matters. The important bits: Pixel 8a Build BP1A.250505.005.B1 No SIM or eSIM Android Enterprise registered to my UAT Tenant I'm testing some scenarios for automating device compliance with Omnissa using Workspace ONE Intelligence. To test this successfully I'm going to need to flash back to an older Build and probably more than once for demo purposes. The OEM Unlock toggle is not available however, and I this is preventing me from doing my testing. I've read conflicting posts elsewhere regarding carrier unlock, SIM and/or eSIM etc. ADB is working fine but flashing older images is just not working. Any help from the community on how to get OEM unlock enabled would be greatly appreciated. TL;DR: Need to flash a pre 250505 build to my Pixel 8a. Can't toggle OEM unlock as it's greyed out.
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
How to Handle Delisted Apps in Google EMM During or After Device Provisioning?
Hi everyone, We’re facing an issue where managed Android devices get stuck, preventing app installations when an app included in a policy is delisted from the Play Store. For example, we had the package “com.Xplayer” in a device policy, but when calling Products: get, it returned: “googleapi: Error 404: No product was found for the given ID., notFound.” However, this app was available earlier, and despite its removal, using the Devices: update API still updates the policy without any error or warning. Additionally, there’s a possibility that an app is present on the Play Store when it is approved and added to the policy but later gets removed or delisted by Google. This could lead to installation failures and devices getting stuck. Has anyone encountered this before? How can we prevent devices from getting stuck when an app is delisted? Does EMM automatically remove such apps from policies, or do we need to handle it manually by checking each package ID? Is there any way to get notified when an app is removed from the Play Store? Without a proactive mechanism, devices remain in a stuck state, making large-scale device management challenging. Any insights or best practices would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Silent installation of applications on TELPO devices using Android Enterprise
I have an Android application that I want to use on TELPO devices, but in a way that updates are downloaded silently on the device, meaning the user does not have to intervene to update or install an application. I understand that with the configurations offered by Android Enterprise, it is possible to set up a device to allow the actions I require.
Request for Android Community: Advice and Help on Playing Pre-Recorded Voice on Calls
To the Esteemed Android Developer Community, I am seeking your expert advice to understand whether my task is feasible on the Android platform. I aim to implement the following functionality: Task Description: Objective: I want to create an Android app that plays a pre-recorded voice message during a phone call. The app will: Automatically answer an incoming call when it is ON. Play a pre-recorded audio file stored on the user's phone (recorded by the user). Audio Content: “I am busy right now, call back after some time.” Disconnect the call after playing the message. Usage Scenario: This feature will be used only when the app is ON. It is intended for times when the user is busy and wants to inform the caller without manually attending the call. Key Requirements: Detect and answer incoming calls automatically. Play the recorded voice message to the caller. Ensure the caller hears the message clearly on their end. Disconnect the call programmatically after the message is played. Questions for the Community: Is this Task Feasible? Can the Android platform route a pre-recorded voice file to the call audio stream (STREAM_VOICE_CALL) so the caller can hear it? Are there technical or carrier-level restrictions that could prevent this functionality? Android APIs or Services: Are there specific APIs, such as TelecomManager, CallScreeningService, or AudioManager, that can handle this requirement effectively? Privacy and Legal Concerns: Are there any privacy or legal considerations (e.g., notifying the caller) that I should be aware of when implementing this feature? Compatibility Across Devices: How can I ensure compatibility across different Android devices and versions (API 26 and above)? Additional Information: Voice File: The pre-recorded message is stored locally on the user’s phone in a secure folder. App Activation: The functionality will work only when the app is manually turned ON by the user. Intent: This is a personal productivity tool to handle calls during busy periods. Help Needed: Advice: Can you confirm whether this task is achievable on the Android platform with existing APIs and hardware? Are there specific approaches or best practices to consider for implementing this? Code Implementation: I am looking to hire an experienced Android developer who can: Write fully working code to achieve this task. Ensure the solution is robust, privacy-compliant, and compatible across devices. I deeply appreciate the Android community's expertise and guidance. Your input will help me determine the feasibility and approach for this project. If you have any suggestions, insights, or are interested in developing this, please reply to this request.
