How to block OS updates in the Android Device?
The System Update feature in WeGuard allows administrators to control how operating system updates are installed on managed Android devices. Managing system updates is important in enterprise environments to ensure device security, stability, and uninterrupted business operations.
Through this setting, administrators can define how and when devices should receive Android system updates. This helps organizations prevent unexpected device restarts during working hours, test updates before deployment, and ensure that all company-owned devices remain secure with the latest security patches.
By configuring the appropriate update policy, IT administrators can maintain better control over device behavior, reduce disruptions for end users, and ensure compliance with organizational update policies.
Blocking OS Updates
- Click on Policy and select the Policy.
Go to Security, and locate System Updates on the right. By default, it shows an Unspecified.
Click on the drop-down, and you will see the options. Unspecified, Automatic, Windowed, and Postponed.
Let's see what happens when each one is selected:
Unspecified: Triggers update prompts until installations are complete. Opting for the Unspecified policy prompts users to update their OS, granting them the choice to proceed with installation.
Automatic: Installs system updates upon availability without user interaction, bypassing potential delays.
Windowed: Updates install daily within a user-defined window (0-1439 minutes after local midnight), no user interaction.
Postpone: Defers system update installation for 30 days. After this period, a notification prompts the user to install updates. The installation is necessary once the 30-day duration ends.
Admins choose a preferred option and click SAVE to apply the chosen policy to devices
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