How Do I Make an App a Device Administrator?
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How do I activate an app as an administrator?

How do I enable or disable a device administrator app?

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Do one of the following: Tap Security & location > Advanced > Device admin apps. Tap Security > Advanced > Device admin apps.
  3. Tap a device administrator app.
  4. Choose whether to activate or deactivate the app.

What is Device Admin app android?

The device admin app enforces the desired policies. Here’s how it works: A system administrator writes a device admin app that enforces remote/local device security policies. These policies could be hard-coded into the app, or the app could dynamically fetch policies from a third-party server.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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