{"id":2509,"date":"2024-03-27T12:22:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T11:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.apptec360.com\/manual\/?post_type=knowledgebase&p=2509"},"modified":"2024-05-03T14:49:41","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T12:49:41","slug":"kiosk-mode","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/kb.apptec360.com\/manual\/knowledgebase\/android-configuration\/app-management\/kiosk-mode-launcher\/kiosk-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiosk Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Kiosk Mode allows you to pre-define an app or an URL. Then it will be exclusively possible to run\/visit this app and or URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Automatic Start<\/p>
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Automatically starts the Kiosk Mode, as soon as the profile reaches the end user device<\/p>
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Scheduled Kiosk Mode?<\/p>
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You can plan a time for the Kiosk Mode, this will then start and end automatically, at a time set by you<\/p>
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Start Time<\/p>
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Start time<\/p>
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Time in minutes<\/p>
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Time in minutes, after which the Kiosk Mode should end again<\/p>
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Application Type<\/strong><\/p>
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Single App<\/p>
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If you want to start the App in the Kiosk Mode, select Package” under “Application Type”<\/p>
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Kiosk Application<\/p>
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Click here, in order to select an app that should be started in Kiosk Mode<\/p>
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You will find the usual App Management’s overview<\/p>
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You can select between a “Google Play Store”, “Android In-House Apps” and a “Packagename”<\/p>
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Application Type<\/strong><\/p>
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URL<\/p>
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If you want to launch a URL in the Kiosk Mode, select “URL” under “Application Type”<\/p>
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Then define your desired URL address<\/p>
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Clear browser after inactivity<\/p>
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Here you can define a time interval in minutes, after which the Kiosk Mode should be relaunched<\/p>
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Clear Web Cache and Cookies<\/p>
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If you activate this function, then after a restart of the Kiosk Mode, the Web Cache (cookies and cached pictures) will be erased<\/p>
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Same Origin Policy<\/p>
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Should this function be active, then the user can only surf the subpages of a defined URL<\/p>
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For example, you defined the following URL:www.mypage.com<\/a> Then, the user can surf on: www.mypage.com\/subpage<\/p>
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Whitelisted URLs<\/p>
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Here you can maintain a Whitelist, all these URLs are allowed<\/p>
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Maximum 1 URL per line<\/p>
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A URL must start with http:\/ or https:\/\/<\/p>
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Blacklisted URLs<\/p>
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Here you can maintain a Blacklist, all these URLs are not allowed<\/p>
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Maximum 1 URL per line<\/p>
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A URL must start with http:\/ or https:\/\/<\/p>
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Screen Orientation<\/p>
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This setting relates to the screen adjustments<\/p>
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Automatic = automatic<\/p>
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Portrait = vertical format<\/p>
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Landscape = landscape mode<\/p>
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Multi App<\/p>
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If you select the “Multi App” Kiosk Mode, the use of the AppTec360 Launcher will be enforced.<\/p>
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Apps<\/p>
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Application: Select a Playstore or an In-House App as Kiosk Application. It’s also possible to enter a packagename. The selected Kiosk Application must be installed on the device. Remember to set the Kiosk Application as mandatory.<\/p>
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Shortcut on Homescreen: If set to “On” a shortcut on the homescreen will be created. If set to “Off” the App will still show up in the App List.<\/p>
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Exit Password Enabled<\/p>
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If you activate this function, then it is possible for the user, to end the Kiosk Mode, with a password that has been predefined by you<\/p>
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Exit Password<\/p>
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This is the password, that was predefined by you<\/p>
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Auto Collapse Status Bar<\/p>
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If enabled, the Status Bar will automatically be collpased. With that option users can see the information at the Status Bar, but can’t access it’s functions<\/p>
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Disable Status Bar<\/p>
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The Status Bar contains Notifications, Shortcuts and Information. Only available for Samsung devices with KNOX 1.0 or greater.<\/p>
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Disable Volume Keys<\/p>
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Disable volume keys (only available on Samsung devices with KNOX 1.0 or higher)<\/p>
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Disable On \/ Off Switch<\/p>
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Disable On \/ Off switch (only available on Samsung devices with KNOX 1.0 or higher)<\/p>
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Disable Home Button<\/p>
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Disable Home button. If this function has been activated, then the Kiosk Mode can only be terminated in the AppTec360 Console<\/p>
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(only available on Samsung devices with KNOX 1.0 or higher)<\/p>
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Disable Navigation Bar<\/p>
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With this you can disable the Navigation Bar (Back \/ Menu)<\/p>
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If this function has been activated, then the Kiosk Mode can only be terminated in the AppTec360 Console<\/p>
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(only available on Samsung devices with KNOX 1.0 or higher)<\/p>
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App Update Settings<\/p>
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Allow App Updates<\/p>
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Users will be prompted to perform app updates even when Kiosk Mode is active. On devices with Samsung KNOX, apps will be updated silently.<\/p>
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Update Window<\/p>
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Set an interval where users will prompted to install app updates.<\/p>
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TeamViewer<\/p>
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Enable Unattended Access<\/p>
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If enabled, administrators can remote control the device without user interaction. The app TeamViewer Host needs to be installed on the device.<\/p>
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