Deploy with an Android Shared Device QR Code (Device Owner Mode)

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QR code-based Device Owner setup is not available on devices running Android 9 or earlier. Use Device Owner setup with a BizMobile ID instead.

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Some models do not support Device Owner mode setup using a QR code.
In that case, set up Device Owner mode by another method, such as Set Up Device Owner Mode Using a BizMobile ID.

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A shared device QR code you have created cannot be deleted while devices are being managed.
To delete it, you must first delete all devices and users that were created with that shared device QR code.

What is a shared QR code?
A shared QR code is a single QR code that contains device enrollment information and can be shared by multiple devices. Scanning one QR code performs both the Device Owner setup and the device enrollment.
Devices that enroll with the same QR code are automatically assigned an identifier that contains a common suffix.
You can enroll by scanning the QR code without creating device information, including an identifier, in advance. After enrollment is complete, you can check the device information under CONFIG → Device.
Note: When you enroll multiple devices with the same QR code, wait a few minutes between enrollments.

Create an Android Shared QR Code

1. Click Create under AUTO ENROLLMENT → ANDROID SHARED QR CODE.
   

2. Enter the required information on the screen that appears.

   Input fields (items marked with ★ are required)

   

   Name★	Specify the display name of the shared QR code.
   Description	You can add any description.
   Device ID Suffix	Specify the suffix that is automatically appended to the device identifier when a device enrolls with this shared QR code. The identifier consists of a 6-digit number followed by the suffix. Numbers are assigned automatically in the order of enrollment and cannot be changed after enrollment. (Example) Identifier: 000001bizgodevice 000001 = automatically assigned number, bizgodevice = suffix
   Restrict Enrollable Devices	When turned on, you can specify the number of devices that can be enrolled. There is no upper limit on the number you can set.
   Configure Wi-Fi	When turned on, you can configure the Wi-Fi settings used during enrollment.
   Geofence and location option settings	Turn this on to use the Geofence or Location feature of the optional services.
   Geofence Policy	To apply a geofence policy, select it here.
   Template	You can select a template if one has already been created. The template selected here is automatically assigned to devices that enroll with this shared QR code.

If you turn on Restrict Enrollable Devices, the Number of devices field becomes required.

If you turn on Configure Wi-Fi, the following input fields expand.
Input fields (items marked with ★ are required)

SSID★	Enter the wireless network to connect to.
Hidden network	Select this if the network is not open or does not broadcast its SSID.
Security type	Select from the following. None WEP WPA/WPA2
Password	Enter the password if there is one.

3. After entering the required information, click Save.
   
4. When Success is displayed, the shared QR code has been created.
   

Enroll a Device Using an Android Shared QR Code

The final step in making a device manageable is to enroll it. When enrollment is complete, the device is registered in BizMobile Go! and can be managed.

To register a device in MDM, reset it, scan the shared QR code as described in the enrollment procedure, and follow the on-screen instructions to make it ready for use (activation). This automatically completes both the Device Owner setup and the enrollment in BizMobile Go!.

When enrollment is complete and the device is registered in BizMobile Go!, the profiles, apps, and other items registered in the device's template are distributed to the device, completing device setup (kitting) automatically.

Note: Some models do not support Device Owner mode setup using a QR code.
In that case, set up Device Owner mode by another method, such as Set Up Device Owner Mode Using a BizMobile ID.
Note: The images show the settings screens on a Pixel 4a running Android 13.
Note: When you enroll multiple devices with the same QR code, wait a few minutes between enrollments.

Preparation

The name of the shared QR code is a link. Click it to open the details screen.

Use the displayed shared QR code to proceed with enrollment. Caution If you clear the Show system apps check box in the QR code field, the display of system apps on the device is restricted. Which apps are restricted depends on the OS and differs by model. On some models, even system apps that run in the background are restricted to the minimum necessary, which may cause unexpected problems. Before deploying to multiple devices, verify the behavior in advance.

Enroll the Device

Prepare a device that has not been activated (factory default state). If the device is already in use, reset it.
On the language selection screen, tap anywhere other than buttons and links 6 times in a row.
The QR code reader starts. Scan the shared QR code from step 2 of Preparation to start device enrollment.
After the QR code is scanned, the Wi-Fi settings screen appears. Set up Wi-Fi (not required if you configured it when creating the QR code).
When the device connects to the network, the phone setup starts. Wait for it to finish.
Tap Next.
The work device setup starts.
Review the terms and tap Accept & continue.
Wait for the setup to finish.
Tap Next.
Enrollment starts automatically. Wait a moment.
When Done is displayed, the enrollment procedure has finished successfully and the device is now managed by BizMobile Go!. Tap the Done button.
Wait until the update check finishes.
Review the Google services settings and tap Accept.
When a screen like the one on the right appears, all device setup is complete and you can start using the device.

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Depending on the network conditions of the device setup environment, it may take some time for all the profiles, apps, and other items registered in the template to be installed on the device.

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Wait at least 5 minutes after enrollment is complete before signing in to the device with a Google Workspace account.
(If you are configuring EMM with a Google Workspace account, you must sign in to the device after the first EMM sync following enrollment is complete.)