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Table of Contents
Part 1: What is Develop Mode Policy in AirDroid Business?
Part 2: Steps to Set Up the "Develop Mode" Policy
Step 1: Access Policy Setting
Step 2: Create or Edit a Policy
Step 3: Access the "Develop Mode" Policy Setting Section
Step 4: Set up the "Develop Mode" Policy  
Step 5: Click "Save" and Apply the Policy
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How to manage Developer Mode Policy in AirDroid Business for safety?

Table of Contents[ShowHide]
Part 1: What is Develop Mode Policy in AirDroid Business?
Part 2: Steps to Set Up the "Develop Mode" Policy
Step 1: Access Policy Setting
Step 2: Create or Edit a Policy
Step 3: Access the "Develop Mode" Policy Setting Section
Step 4: Set up the "Develop Mode" Policy  
Step 5: Click "Save" and Apply the Policy

"Developer Mode" Policy is a device management policy of AirDroid Business that allows or disable users to access Developer mode.

In this article, we will explain to you what the "Developer Mode" Policy is and guide you through setting up Developer Mode in AirDroid Business.

1What is Develop Mode Policy in AirDroid Business?

Developer Mode is a setting available on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers, that provides developers with more advanced functions to test software and apps.

"Developer Mode" Policy is a device management policy of AirDroid Business that allows or disable users to access Developer mode.

When Developer Mode is enabled, users can install apps from sources other than the device's official app store, debug apps, access advanced settings, and more.

Therefore, Allowing Develop Mode is useful for developers and users within an organization who require software or app development and testing.

However, allowing Develop Mode can also bring potential security risks if misused. For instance, installing applications from unknown sources can potentially introduce malware into the device. Futhermore, access to advanced settings can also result to changes to the device that could make it unstable or vulunerable.

Therefore, many organizations choose to disable Developer Mode on their devices to maintain security and control.

By controlling the ability to enable or disable Developer Mode, the "Developer Mode Policy" helps to mitigate these risks. It allows an organization to maintain the security of its devices, protect sensitive data, and ensure the stability and reliability of the device's operation.

2Steps to Set Up the "Develop Mode" Policy

  1. Step 1
    Access Policy Setting
  2. Log into Admin Console, navigate to the "Policy & Kiosk" Section on the dashboard, and click "Policy & Kiosk Config Files".

    3. access policy

  1. Step 2
    Create or Edit a Policy
  2. LIn this section, you have the option to either create a new policy or modify an existing one.
  3. ● To create a new policy, click on "+Create Config File", choose "Policy" and then click "OK" on the pop-up.


    4. create a new policy

  4. ● To modify an existing Policy, switch to the "Policy" tab, select the Policy File you want to modify.


    5. modify an existing Policy 1

  5. Click on the "Edit" Button in the top right corner. On the following page, you can set all kinds of limitations and settings for your config file.


    6. modify an existing Policy 2

  1. Step 3
    Access the "Develop Mode" Policy Setting Section
  2. Click on [Restrictions], and find the "Safety" section. Here, you can configure the "Develop Mode" Policy Setting.

    3. Access the

  1. Step 4
    Set up the "Develop Mode" Policy
  2. ● To allow users to use Develop Mode, turn on the switch on the right.
  3. ● To disable users to use Develop Mode, turn off the switch on the right.

    4. Set up the Develop Mode Policy

    Note : 1. This feature only supports devices with Android 5.0 and above.
    2. This feature only take effect when AirDroid Biz Daemon has the Device Owner permission on the device.
  1. Step 5
    Save and Apply the Policy
  2. After setting up the "Develop Mode" Policy , click "Save" button on the top right corner.

    3. save policy

  3. Then, return to the Policy Management section, select the policy you created or edited, find the [Apply Config File to the following devices/groups] and click [+Add]. Choose the devices or groups you want to apply the policy to and confirm.

    4. apply the policy 1
    apply the policy 2

That's is it! Now you have successfully configured and applied "Develop Mode" Policy according your business need.

Efficiently managing the access to Developer Mode is a critical aspect of maintaining device security. The Developer Mode Policy in AirDroid Business provides a powerful solution to control this access, helping to mitigate potential security risks associated with misuse. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily configure a Developer Mode policy to meet the needs of your organization, ensuring a balance between operational flexibility for development tasks and device security.

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