Android Enterprise Recommended enterprise mobility management (EMM) solutions offer market-leading, feature-complete management tools to deploy Android devices. These tools manage both company-owned and personal devices. Android Enterprise Recommended partners use certified experts to help you set up modern Android management.
We’ve organized Android Enterprise features into four management sets. Each set gives you comprehensive mobility management for a specific enterprise deployment. This includes bring your own device (BYOD), company-owned, and dedicated-use scenarios. Each management set offers standard and advanced features.
Google verifies that EMM partners support all the standard features for the management sets listed in their Solutions Directory profile. Advanced features typically let you control more specific enterprise settings.
To earn the Android Enterprise Recommended badge, an EMM solution must meet the following requirements:
- Support at least two Android Enterprise management sets.
- Complete the validation process for standard and advanced features across both selected sets.
- Use Android Enterprise provisioning methods as the main setup method for new devices.
Android Enterprise features
Android Enterprise validates EMM solutions on specific features. To learn more about the different features, check the Android Enterprise feature list.
Some partners do not support all features on this list. Contact partners to find which features they support.
Device setup features
| Feature | Description |
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| DPC-first Work Profile provisioning |
The EMM management app is available in Google Play and gives instructions for Work Profile enrollment when you download and open the app. |
| DPC-identifier device provisioning |
The EMM solution supports enrollment through an EMM-provided token that you enter directly in the device setup wizard. |
| NFC device provisioning |
The EMM solution supports enrollment through an NFC bump against an NFC tag. |
| QR code device provisioning |
The EMM solution supports enrollment by scanning an EMM-provided QR code during initial setup. |
| Zero-touch enrollment |
The EMM solution supports zero-touch enrollment. This feature lets you preconfigure devices that you purchase from authorized resellers for automatic enrollment in the EMM console during device setup. |
| Advanced zero-touch provisioning |
The EMM solutions let you auto-populate registration details through zero-touch enrollment. They also restrict zero-touch enrollment to authorized users. |
| Google Account Work Profile provisioning |
The EMM solution supports Work Profile enrollment that starts when you add a managed Google account to the device. |
| Google Account device provisioning |
The EMM solution supports enrollment into company-owned device management, such as COPE or Fully Managed, that starts when you add a managed Google account during initial device setup. |
| Direct zero-touch configuration |
The EMM solution lets you manage and configure zero-touch devices directly from an iframe within the EMM console. |
| Work Profiles on company-owned devices |
The EMM solution lets you manage Work Profiles on company-owned devices. This lets you maintain full control of the hardware while keeping personal user data private. |
| Dedicated device provisioning |
The EMM solution supports the enrollment of dedicated devices without prompting for Google account authentication. |
Device security features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Device security challenge |
The EMM solution supports passcode restrictions, like a PIN, pattern, or password, to unlock a device. |
| Work security challenge |
The EMM solution supports separate passcode requirements to unlock a Work Profile. |
| Advanced passcode management |
The EMM solution supports advanced passcode rules, including complexity, length, and timeout limits across all device lock screens. |
| Smart lock management |
The EMM solution supports Smart Lock controls, like disabling trusted Bluetooth devices, facial recognition, or voice unlock. |
| Wipe and lock |
The EMM solution supports remote device locks and full corporate data wipes. |
| Compliance enforcement |
The EMM solution supports automatic access restrictions if a device violates organizational security policies. |
| Default security policies |
The EMM solution automatically enforces specific security policies. These include blocking access to Developer Options, keeping debugging modes disabled, and blocking app sideloading by restricting installations to Google Play and OEM-approved sources. On Work Profile devices, the system enforces this policy on both work and personal profiles. |
| Security policies for dedicated devices |
The EMM solution automatically enforces security policies for dedicated devices. These include blocking boots into Safe mode and preventing users from exiting kiosk mode to access other device settings or apps. |
| Play Integrity Support |
The EMM solution uses the Play Integrity API to monitor device health for tampering. If validation fails, the EMM console triggers automated actions, like blocking enrollment or wiping data, based on admin-defined rules. |
| Verify Apps enforcement |
The EMM solution forces Google Play Protect to remain active to make sure the system conducts continuous malware scanning for work apps. |
| Hardware security management |
The EMM solution disables hardware features, like NFC sharing, USB storage, and external media, to help prevent data leaks. |
| Enterprise security logging |
The EMM solution collects and exports device security logs over a specified timeframe. |
Google Play app management features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
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Enterprise binding |
The EMM solution supports binding to Google device and app management infrastructure, which is a prerequisite to use managed Google Play. |
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Managed Google Play Account provisioning |
The EMM solution can silently provision managed Google Play user accounts. These accounts map directly to actual users in the EMM console and let you distribute apps per user. These accounts do not give access to other Google services. |
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Managed Google Play device account provisioning |
The EMM solution can create and provision managed Google Play device accounts. These accounts do not link to a single user and let you distribute apps per device. These accounts do not give access to other Google services. |
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Silent app distribution |
The EMM solution supports silent app distribution without user interaction. |
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Managed configuration management |
The EMM solution supports custom configurations for work apps on specific devices. |
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App catalog management |
The EMM solution supports advanced store layout customization in the managed Google Play Store. |
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Programmatic app approval |
The EMM solution supports the ability to search, approve, and manage work apps directly within the EMM console. |
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Basic store layout management |
The EMM solution supports basic store layout management so employees can browse and install approved work apps. |
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Advanced store layout configuration |
The EMM solution supports configuring store layout pages and clusters. |
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App license management |
The EMM solution supports license tracking for private corporate apps directly in the EMM console. |
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Google-hosted private app management |
The EMM solution supports publishing and management of Google-hosted private apps through the EMM console. |
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Self-hosted private app management |
The EMM solution supports update and deployment management for self-hosted private apps through the EMM console. |
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API usage requirements |
The EMM solution implements Android Management APIs at scale. This avoids traffic patterns that can negatively affect your ability to manage apps in production. |
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Advanced managed configuration management |
The EMM solution supports advanced managed configurations and reviews feedback directly from installed apps. |
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Web app management |
The EMM solution supports web app creation and deployment directly from the EMM console. |
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Managed Google Play Account lifecycle management |
The EMM solution supports account lifecycle management to control user access to managed Google Play. |
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Application track management |
The EMM solution supports application track management to control test app rollouts. |
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Advanced app control |
The EMM solution supports advanced app controls to monitor, allow, or block installations in the personal profile. |
Device management features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
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Runtime permission policy management |
The EMM solution supports default permission policy configurations, like prompt, allow, or deny. |
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Runtime permission grant state management |
The EMM solution supports specific default responses for permissions that work apps request. |
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Wi-Fi configuration management |
The EMM solution supports direct deployment of Wi-Fi networks and passwords to devices. |
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Wi-Fi security management |
The EMM solution supports certificate-authenticated Wi-Fi deployments. |
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Advanced Wi-Fi management |
The EMM solution supports advanced Wi-Fi lock downs to prevent users from changing corporate configurations. |
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Account management |
The EMM solution supports account restrictions to prevent users from adding or modifying accounts. |
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Workspace account management |
The EMM solution supports Workspace account management to specify which accounts can access corporate data. |
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Certificate management |
The EMM solution supports certificate deployments for secure resource access. |
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Advanced certificate management |
The EMM solution supports advanced certificate management, including app assignments and keystore lock downs. |
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Delegated certificate management |
The EMM solution supports delegated certificate management through third-party apps. |
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Advanced VPN management |
The EMM solution supports advanced VPN configurations to route work app traffic exclusively. |
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IME management |
The EMM solution supports input method editor restrictions across both work and personal profiles. |
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Advanced IME management |
The EMM solution supports input method editor controls on fully managed devices. |
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Accessibility services management |
The EMM solution supports accessibility services management on the device. |
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Location Sharing management |
The EMM solution supports location sharing restrictions to block app location access. |
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Advanced Location Sharing management |
The EMM solution supports advanced location sharing controls for work apps. |
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Factory reset protection management |
The EMM solution supports factory reset protection management for authorized admin accounts. |
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Advanced app control |
The EMM solution supports app management restrictions to prevent users from uninstalling work apps. |
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Screen capture management |
The EMM solution supports screen capture restrictions while work apps are open. |
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Disable cameras |
The EMM solution supports camera disablements for work apps. |
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Network statistics collection |
The EMM solution supports data usage monitoring for a device Work Profile. |
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Advanced network statistics collection |
The EMM solution supports network statistics collection for a fully managed device. |
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Reboot device |
The EMM solution supports remote reboots on managed devices. |
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System radio management |
The EMM solution supports cellular and network setting controls. |
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System audio management |
The EMM solution supports audio policy controls, such as forced mute controls. |
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System clock management |
The EMM solution supports device time and timezone enforcement. |
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Advanced dedicated device features |
The EMM solution supports advanced kiosk customizations for dedicated devices. |
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Delegated scope management |
The EMM solution supports silent certificate grants and revocations. |
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Enrollment-specific ID Support |
The EMM solution supports enrollment-specific ID configurations on company-owned hardware. |
Device usability features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
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Managed provisioning customization |
The EMM solution supports custom provisioning wizard branding and terms. |
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Enterprise customization |
The EMM solution supports enterprise personalization inside the Work Profile. |
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Advanced enterprise customization |
The EMM solution supports corporate branding on fully managed devices. |
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Lock screen messages |
The EMM solution supports custom IT or support messages on the device lock screen. |
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Policy transparency management |
The EMM solution supports custom guidance messages for IT-managed settings. |
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Cross-profile contact management |
The EMM solution supports cross-profile contact sharing controls for Data Loss Prevention. |
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Cross-profile data management |
The EMM solution supports cross-profile data transfer restrictions. |
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System update policy |
The EMM solution supports custom system update policies for managed devices. |
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Lock task mode management |
The EMM solution supports lock task mode pinning on dedicated kiosk devices. |
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Persistent preferred activity management |
The EMM solution supports default app selections for specific actions. |
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Keyguard feature management |
The EMM solution supports keyguard feature management before device unlock. |
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Advanced keyguard feature management |
The EMM solution supports advanced keyguard feature controls on fully managed devices. |
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Remote debugging |
The EMM solution supports remote debugging collections with user consent. |
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MAC address retrieval |
The EMM solution supports remote MAC address retrieval. |
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Advanced lock task mode management |
The EMM solution supports custom system UI visibility controls during app-pinning. |
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Advanced system update policy |
The EMM solution supports system update freeze windows during critical periods. |
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Work profile policy transparency management |
The EMM solution supports custom IT instructions if a Work Profile is deleted. |
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Connected app support |
The EMM solution supports connected app integrations across profiles. |
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Maximum time without work data |
The EMM solution supports time limit configurations for pausing the Work Profile. |