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This section provides information about how to use the SOTI MobiControl console to perform device management tasks.
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Adding Android Plus Devices
Sideloading the Android Plus Device Agent

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Using Package Studio
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Using Script Commands
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Using SOTI MobiControl Stage
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Configuring Cloud Link
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Sideloading the Android Plus Device Agent

Before you begin

Build an add devices rule to specify enrollment settings.

About this task

To sideload an Android Plus device agent onto your Android Plus devices:

Procedure

Get the device agent.
- Download the latest version of the Android agent.
  Note: Requires Manage Android Agents user permissions.
- Download the Android agent .apk from the SOTI MobiControl Android Device Agent Downloads page
Copy the downloaded .apk file to the root directory of an SD card or directly to the device (in the Downloads folder).

On your device:

Set your device to allow the installation of non-Google Play Store applications. In your device's settings (usually under Security), ensure that Unknown Sources: Allow installation of apps from unknown sources is enabled.
Navigate to the location of the device agent .apk and install it.
Launch the device agent and enter the enrollment ID of an add devices rule. Follow the instructions of the Device Agent Configuration applet to complete the enrollment.

Results