Knox Guard 24.09 release notes

New

Ability to restrict Android Debug Bridge

Starting with the Knox Guard 24.09 release, you can restrict Android Debug Bridge (adb) for enhanced security. To do so, request for the permission to block ADB on your Knox Guard enabled devices with Android 15 and higher. With the permission granted, the IT admin can enable and disable adb per device or for multiple devices in bulk. For detailed instructions, see Block and unblock adb command.

Updates

Restricted device owner provisioning

The Fully managed device mode or device owner (DO) provisioning provides full device management control to the MDM app. Starting with the Knox Guard 24.09 release, DO provisioning is blocked, by default, on all Knox Guard activated devices manufactured with Android 15 OS and higher.

With the DO provisioning blocked, company-owned devices can’t be used for work. Only select partners can request the Samsung Admin to enable DO provisioning for them. With the permission granted, the IT admin can enable and disable DO provisioning per device or in bulk. For detailed instructions, see Block and unblock DO provisioning.

Enhancements to apps available on the lock screen

Previously only a single app was allowed on device lock screen. Starting with the Knox Guard 24.09 release, you can display up to five apps on the lock screen when using the Knox Guard Advanced license. For more information, see Lock screen.

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