Android Device Removal and Unenrollment Guide

Android Device Removal and Unenrollment Guide

IT admins need to delete devices from the organization that are no longer in use or no longer supported. To streamline this process, WeGuard provides the option to remove the MDM with or without resetting the device. 

This document explains how to:
  1. Delete/Uninstall/Bulk Uninstall Android Devices
Each step is outlined in a detailed procedure.

WeGuard ensures that the device unenrolling process is as smooth as the enrollment process.

Steps to be followed before initiating the Device Delete/Uninstall/Bulk Uninstall for Android Devices

  • Devices should be removed from the Zero Touch Portal
  • The device should be connected to a stable internet connection. If it is not connected to a network, the device will be factory reset once it is connected to the internet.
  • Any data on the device should be backed up to prevent data loss (Applied to Device Delete)

Procedure to Delete the Android Devices (By Resetting devices)

  • Login to WeGuard Console
  • Go to the Devices section and search for the device you wish to delete.



  • Click on the three dots to the extreme right of the Device IMEI and click on Delete




  • It will check if the device is online or offline and prompt you to confirm the action.

  • Click on Okay to delete the device.




Notes
We can delete the device even if it is offline, the device will undergo a Factory Reset once it is connected to a stable internet connection.
Info The device will undergo the Factory Reset process and start as a fresh device.

Procedure to Uninstall the WeGuard from Android Devices (Without Resetting)


Uninstalling the WeGuard option will uninstall the WeGuard MDM application along with the apps pushed via WeGuard and restrictions without resetting the device. 

Once the WeGuard is uninstalled, the device can be used as a normal one with all the data intact.

  • Login to WeGuard Console

  • Go to the Devices section and search and select the device on which you wish to uninstall WeGuard




  • In the Actions Tab, find the Uninstall option and click on it




  • Click on Ok to Confirm




  • On the device, it will prompt you to uninstall WeGuard or redirect you to the settings page of the WeGuard app, and you can click on uninstall and delete WeGuard.


Info

WeGuard application is now uninstalled along with the apps pushed via WeGuard and restrictions pushed.


Procedure to Bulk Uninstall the WeGuard from Android Devices

  • Login to WeGuard Console

  • Go to Bulk Actions and click on the mobile Icon at the right top corner




  • From the Bulk Action dropdown select Uninstall WeGuard and click on the download Sample file to download it




  • Add the IMEIs to the CSV sample file and upload it by clicking on the upload beside the dropdown.  Once uploaded IMEI list will be visible on the console; you can delete or make changes if necessary



  • Click on Submit. Once it is executed, the admin will be able to see the confirmation message on the screen.




  • On the device, it will prompt you to uninstall WeGuard or redirect you to the settings page of the WeGuard app, and you can click on uninstall and delete WeGuard.

Info
Bulk devices Uninstall the WeGuard command is executed, End users will be able to uninstall the WeGuard application. All the restrictions and applications pushed through WeGuard will also be removed.



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