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Installing the Enabler for Android

To manage devices using an Android OS, install the Avalanche Enabler for Android. When you install the Enabler on Android, the Enabler must be set as a device administrator. In order to uninstall the Enabler, you must first remove the app as a device administrator.

There are two types of Enabler for Android devices: an Enabler that uses Google Cloud Messaging (GCM), and an Enabler that uses the Avalanche Notification Service (ANS).

•The Enabler using GCM is available in the Google Play store. This Enabler routes traffic through the Google messaging service. If you get the Enabler from the Google Play store, you can have the Enabler update automatically each time Wavelink releases a new Enabler. If you are not certain what the device supports, check for the Google Play Store app on the device. If the device does not have the Google Play Store app, it cannot use a GCM Enabler.

•The Enabler using ANS is available from the Wavelink web site. This Enabler routes traffic directly between the device and the Avalanche Smart device server. The ANS Enabler does not automatically check for and download updates.

Install the type of Enabler that is easiest for you to use.

The Enabler for Android uses the following ports to communicate to the Smart device server:

Enabler using GCM	443 5228 5229 5230
Enabler using ANS	443 7309

If you get the application from a source other than directly from the Google Play store, you may need to enable the Settings > Applications > Unknown sources option on the device before you begin to install.

To install and configure the Enabler on an Android device:

1.Download the Avalanche app from the Google Play store by navigating to the URL below:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wavelink.android

If you want to use Kiosk Mode or ANS on your Android devices, you must download the Enabler from the Wavelink Web site. These features are not offered in the Google Play version of the Enabler. All other functions, including Samsung SAFE features, can be found in the Google Play app.

2.From the device Notifications, tap the application to install it.

3.The Terms and Conditions appear. Tap Accept to agree to the terms.

4.The app asks if you want to allow the application to be a device administrator. Tap Activate.

5.The Settings page appears. Type the Enrollment ID and Password in the text boxes and tap Register.

The device is placed in the folder associated with the enrollment rule and receives the Smart mobile device profile applied to the folder.

To install the ANS Enabler on an Android device:

1.Download the ANS Enabler from the Wavelink Web site.

2.From the device notifications, tap the application to install it.

3.The Terms and conditions appear. Tap Accept to agree to the terms.

4.The app asks if you want to allow the application to be a device administrator. Tap Activate.

5.The Settings page appears. Type the Enrollment ID and Password in the text boxes and tap Register.

The device is placed in the folder associated with the enrollment rule and receives the Smart mobile device profile applied to the folder.