Logging into Android Plus Shared Devices

About this task

Use the SOTI MobiControl device agent to sign into a shared Android device. Signing in enables user-specific configurations and secure access to apps and settings. Once authenticated, the device automatically applies policies defined in the Shared Device advanced configuration.
Note: To log into an iOS shared device, see Logging into iOS Shared Devices.

Procedure

To sign into Shared Device on your devices:
  1. On the device, open the SOTI MobiControl device agent.
  2. Select the hamburger menu and select Log in to launch the Shared Device log in page.
    Note: If a lockdown profile configuration is enabled, swipe up from the bottom of the device screen and select the Log In button instead.
    Log into shared device through SOTI MobiControl device agent Log into shared device through lockdown.
  3. Enter your credentials for the applicable directory service or IdP connection and select Log in.
  4. If prompted with terms and conditions, review and accept them to complete the login process.

Results

After a user signs in successfully, the device automatically moves to the device group specified in the Shared Device advanced configuration. SOTI MobiControl then applies the settings and configurations assigned to that group. It may take a few moments to prepare the device for the new user. Once ready, the user can access email and adjust personal settings as needed.

To log out, open the device agent, select the hamburger menu, then select Log Out.

Log out button for Android devices