Offline Mode and App access without sign in for Android Enterprise

Week of August 25, 2025

App management
Offline Mode and App access without sign in for Android Enterprise Dedicated Devices on Managed Home Screen
Managed Home Screen (MHS) for Android Enterprise dedicated devices now supports two new features: Offline mode and App access without sign in.

• Offline mode – Lets users access designated apps when the device is offline or unable to connect to the network. You can configure a grace period before requiring users to sign in once connectivity is restored.
• App access without sign in – Lets users launch specific apps from the MHS sign-in screen via the MHS top bar, regardless of network status. This is useful for apps that need to be available immediately, such as help desk or emergency tools.

These features are designed for dedicated devices enrolled in Microsoft Entra shared device mode and can be configured via device configuration policy.

Applies to:

• Android Enterprise dedicated devices