Learn about Pixel device management

Pixel phones that use Android 5.0 and up come with built-in enterprise features to power mobile, connected workforces. Enterprise solution providers help organizations to manage these features, typically through a management console. After they find the right solution provider, organizations and their employees can access numerous enterprise features* such as:

  • Flexible device setup: Support BYOD (bring your own device), COBO (company-owned, business-only), COPE (corporate-owned, personally-enabled) deployments, and dedicated devices (formerly called corporate-owned single-use, or COSU).
  • Work profiles for data separation: Use work profiles to separate and secure work apps and data from personal use. This is⁠ ideal for BYOD and COPE deployments.
  • Multi-layer, built-in security: Benefit from Google Play Protect. Set minimum password requirements, remotely lock devices, and wipe them if they're lost or stolen.
  • App distribution: Use Google Play to remotely manage public and private apps on user's devices.
*Features vary by management solution and Android version.

Enterprise features & capabilities

Android's enterprise capabilities provide the flexibility to support a range of work scenarios. Use this table to understand the capabilities of the following management sets:

Management set Suitability Key features*
Full device management Corporate-owned, business-only devices
  • Set minimum password requirements to unlock devices
  • Remotely lock and wipe devices
  • Automatically lock out-of-compliance devices
  • Remote app distribution and management
  • Set responses to runtime permissions
Dedicated device management Corporate owned, single-use devices
  • All the features listed in full device management
  • Lock device to an app (or apps); prevent users from access to the home screen, settings, and so on
  • Schedule over-the-air (OTA) system updates
Work profiles BYOD and company-owned devices enabled for personal use
  • Separate space for work apps and data
  • Remotely lock and wipe work profiles
  • Remote app distribution and management
  • Set responses to runtime permissions for apps in a work profile
  • Device remains available for personal use

* Supported by all Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) providers who offer the specified management set. Support for additional and advanced features may vary.

Android supports different device setup methods for each management set. For more details, view Device setup methods.

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