Setting up Managed Google PlayTo utilize Managed Google Play features and configurations, you have to setup Managed Google Play in MDM. Managed Google Play can be configured using either a G Suite account or a Google account. The differences between these methods are explained below: Show Using G SuiteTo configure AfW in MDM, you need the following:
Identifying the domain admin accountTo complete the Managed Google Play integration with MDM, you need to provide a few details, one among which is your Domain Admin Account. To know the same, follow the steps given below:
Obtaining the JSON file
Obtaining the EMM token
Creating user accountsThe next step before starting with Android for Work is to create user accounts. This step is required for pushing Managed Google Play-based configurations to devices. The user must login with the created user account in Google Play Store to have all the AfW-pushed apps and configurations applied in the managed device. For devices enrolled as Profile Owner, the user must login with the created user account in the Google Play Store present in the Work profile.
Enrolling the Device using G Suite(Optional):
To set up the device as Device Owner:
To enroll device as Profile Owner:
Without G Suite (Using Google account)For organizations without G Suite, Managed Google Play can be configured with any Google Account, which is not associated with any G Suite service or EMM services. It is recommended to use the Google account of the organization, as this account will be used for provisioning all Managed Google Play-based features and configurations to the managed devices. Configuring Managed Google Play without G Suite can be done only if MDM is running in HTTPS. If not, an error message is displayed in the browser which is to be ignored. A major advantage in this method is automatic creation and association of the user accounts to the devices.
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