Managed Configuration for Android Devices

Managed Configuration for Android Devices

Managed Configurations allow IT administrators to remotely configure and control both app and device settings on Android devices without user intervention. Through WeGuard, these configurations are centrally managed at the account level, ensuring consistent setup across multiple policy groups. This capability streamlines overall device management, enhances deployment efficiency, enforces compliance, and minimizes the risk of misconfiguration—making it an essential tool for managing large-scale Android environments.

Prerequisites


  • The application should be added to the policy, which supports managed configurations. (Eg., Google Chrome) 

  • Click Here for KB on How to Add Play Store Apps.

Creating a New Configuration

  • Log in to WeGuard Console.

  • Click the cogwheel (⚙️) icon at the top of the WeGuard Console.

  • Click Manage Configuration to open the configuration dashboard.

  • Use the Search App field to find and select a Play Store app. A dropdown will display all Play Store apps associated with your account.

  • Upon selecting an app, you'll see a list of existing configurations and the policies where the app is deployed. Click the "+" (plus) button.

  • Enter a name for the configuration.

  • Fill out the required configuration fields.

  • Click Save.

Assigning Configurations to Policies

  • Click Assign/Unassign next to a configuration under the Actions.

  • Select one or more policies from the available list.

  • Move them to the Assigned Policy List.

  • Click Save.

NotesIf a policy already has a configuration, the new one will replace the existing configuration.


Editing a Configuration

Account admins can modify existing configurations.

  • Click the Edit button in the Action column.

  • Update the necessary fields. Click Save.

NotesGroup Admins and Observers cannot edit configurations.

Deleting a Configuration

Only account admins can delete configurations not currently assigned to any policy.

  • If the configuration is unused or unassigned by all the policies, a Delete icon will appear.

  • Click Delete, then confirm in the pop-up window.

NotesGroup Admins and Observers do not have delete permissions.

Auditing & Tracking Configuration Changes

Configuration changes are logged in the audit logs.

  1. Go to Audit Logs from the main menu.

  2. Filter by the event type “Managed Config."

  3. Click the ‘i’ (info) icon to view detailed change history.




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