Application Run Control

Use the Application Run Control profile configuration to control which applications are accessible on your devices, even if they are already installed.

Blocking certain applications can result in increased security and improved productivity for device users.

Configure either a Blacklist or a Whitelist, depending on the number of applications you want to block. However, some device types, such as Android Enterprise, only support blacklists.

A Blacklist blocks applications that are listed in the blacklist. Use a blacklist when blocking a few applications.

A Whitelist blocks applications that are not listed in the whitelist. Use a whitelist when blocking the majority of the applications on your device.

Note: If application run control is not configured correctly, it can adversely affect the operation of your devices. Test your control list on a few test devices before deploying to it all your devices. There is the potential to brick devices if you block the wrong package IDs.

If the purpose of an application or package ID (like com.company.application) is unclear, it may be preferrable to let it operate rather than block it.

You can create Application Run Control profile configurations for the following: