Android Enterprise management modes
Enrolling a device with Android Enterprise allows you to encrypt the device drive, manage settings and apps on the device, and enforce various levels of security. You can also sync, wipe, or lock the device from the console without an agent on the device. Android Enterprise can operate in work profile mode, fully managed mode, or kiosk mode.
NOTE: If you are looking for information about legacy Android for Work features, see Using Android for Work.
Work profile mode
Work profile mode is typically used for employee-owned devices (BYOD), since it creates a work profile that is distinct from the rest of the device. Work profiles protect employee privacy by only allowing the enterprise to access data within the work profile, keeping the device user's personal data separate and secure. At the same time, work profiles protect corporate resources by making corporate accounts and data only accessible through the work profile. To remove access to those resources, simply unenroll the device. (Requires Android 5.1+.)
Work profile mode user experience
Fully managed mode
Fully managed mode is typically used for company-owned devices, since it has full control over the device and its data. Fully managed device mode offers extensive control over device policies, settings, and applications. (Requires Android 6.0+.)
Fully managed mode user experience
Kiosk mode
Kiosk mode is for devices intended for a single use or an extremely limited scope of use. Kiosk mode (also known as dedicated device mode) locks fully managed devices to a single app or set of apps. To put a device into kiosk mode, enroll it as a fully managed device then use a Mobile Android Configuration to enable kiosk mode. (Requires Android 6.0+.) For more information, see Kiosk mode for Android Enterprise.
Kiosk mode user experience
Using Android Enterprise
For information about Android Enterprise enrollment and features, see the following sections:
•Getting started with Android device management
•Enrolling devices in Android Enterprise
•Distributing Android Enterprise apps
•Agent settings: Mobile Android Configuration