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Add public apps using Google Play Store

Last updated April 3rd, 2024

Only free apps are made available in Knox Manage.

To add public apps using the Google Play Store, complete the following steps:

  1. Navigate to Application.

  2. On the Application page, click Add.

  3. On the Select Application Type screen, select Public and click OK.

  4. On the Add Application page, select the Platform, then select Public - Managed Google Play and search for the app you want to add.

  5. In the search results, click the app to add and then click Select.

  6. Modify the following imported information if necessary.

    • Name — Enter the app name.
    • Unassign Option — Select to uninstall the app from the device if it is unassigned
    • Description — Enter a description for the app.
  7. Choose one of the following options to continue:

    • Click Save & Assign to save the information and proceed to assign the app. Continue to the next step.
    • Click Save to save the information and return to the app list. You can choose to assign this app at a later date. For more information, see Assigning Google Play applications.
  8. Assign the application. For more information, see Assigning Google Play applications.

With 23.03, Knox Manage no longer supports the Android Legacy (also known as Device Admin) platform. The Knox Manage team strongly recommends that you migrate to the Android Enterprise platform.

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