Disabling Screen Capture on Android Devices via WeGuard
Native screenshot features (e.g., hardware button combinations or gestures)
Third-party screen recording and capture apps
This policy is especially useful for organisations that require strict data confidentiality and regulatory compliance in secure or controlled environments.
How to Disable Screen Capture
Navigate to Policy Groups and select the desired policy.
- Go to the Security tab.
Toggle ‘Disable Screen Capture’ to ON.
Check the Allow WeSupport checkbox to make sure to view the screen in remote session
Click on Save and Continue.
When the user attempts to take a screenshot, the device will display the following message: "Can't take screenshot due to security policy."
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