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Application installation

Last updated July 17th, 2025

This feature is only available upon request. Please contact your Knox Guard administrator.

You can install a custom app can be installed on your devices for various company functions. The app can be updated using Google Play. If the target device already has the app, then the system checks the app version and installs or keeps the latest one. This policy can’t be applied using bulk actions.

Set default application for installation

By default, app uninstallation prevention is applied to the installed app. When installing a new app, the old app remains on the device, but uninstallation prevention shifts to the new app. As a result, the user can manually uninstall the old app.

To configure your app installation settings:

  1. Navigate to the Policies page.

  2. Under ADVANCED CONTROLS, click APPLICATION INSTALLATION.

    Application installation settings page in Knox Guard console.

  3. Upload your custom app. The app package must be no larger than 150 MB, and in APK format.

  4. (Optional) You can Automatically launch the application after first installation (only at initial enrollment and factory reset).

  5. Click SAVE.

    If you want to install multiple apps (up to five), you’ll need a Knox Guard Advanced license. For more information, contact the sales team.

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