Android Apps

What

Android Filesets can be created from public or private Google Play apps. Web apps can also be added when you need to publish a managed web shortcut.

A Play Store App Fileset has three tabs: Configuration, Permissions, and Managed Properties.Properties controls. Managed Properties appear only shows options when the app developer exposes managed configuration settings.

 

FileWave 16.4 app policy controls

App Update Mode

Set App Update Mode in the Android app Fileset Properties when an app needs behavior different from the fleet default.

Fileset valueResult UnspecifiedThe Android Default Policy’s App Update Mode is deployed. Explicit modeThe app-specific Fileset value overrides the Android Default Policy for that app.

Configure the fleet baseline in FileWave Central > Preferences > Google > Configure Default Policy. Keep individual app overrides rare and documented so update behavior remains predictable.

Credential Provider

For Android 14 and later, FileWave 16.4 can allow a specific app to supply credentials when Android displays an authentication prompt. Configure this only for a trusted password-management or credential-provider app.

The Android Default Policy provides the baseline for all apps. An app Fileset’s Properties can override that baseline for the specific app. The default behavior does not allow apps to act as credential providers.

Review before deployment

Review Configuration, Permissions, App Update Mode, Credential Provider, and any Managed PropertiesProperties. beforeConfirm assignment.whether Theseeach settingsapp-level controlvalue appinherits availability,the installationAndroid behavior,Default permissions,Policy updateor behavior,intentionally overrides it. Deploy first to a representative test device with the same Android version and app-specificenrollment managedmode configuration.as production.

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