About this app

Before downloading this app, please note:
Free version is an unlimited trial with nag screen. Purchase a license to convert free version to a full version without the nag screen. ( http://m.kioware.com/purchase ).

Turn your tablet or phone into a kiosk with the KioWare for Android kiosk app with a new Guided Setup to assist with your first time setup or basic configuration changes.

KioWare for Android is Android kiosk mode software designed to lockdown Android devices, securing the OS, home screen and browser, as well as limiting Android applications a user can run. This is a tablet kiosk app for Android that creates a kiosk tablet environment for your Android device. This kiosk lockdown app offers Lite, Basic and Full with Kiosk Management versions, depending on your Android lockdown needs.

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HOW TO EXIT KIOWARE:
There are two methods for exiting KioWare (default).
Method 1) Click the upper left corner, upper right corner, lower right corner, lower left corner. When the keypad comes up, enter the default code: 3523
Method 2) Click the icon in the upper-left corner four times. When the keypad comes up, enter the default code: 3523
Locked out? Chat or email for assistance!
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SPECIFIC KIOSK FEATURES INCLUDE:

+ Remote Device Rebooting
+ Remove Status Bar to restrict access to settings
+ Block Home Button (Disable Home Screen /Launcher): restricts user access from the OS and Home Screen
+ Browser Lockdown: limits the websites users can access through allow or revoke lists 
+ Limit Android Apps: allows you to control which Android Apps a user can run
+ Application Resetting: clears the previous user session, including cookies and cache, and returns to the start page after a specified period of idle time
+ Single App mode: ability to run a single application to make your tablet a purposed device
+ Port to Chromecast: ability to use your tablet to port to digital signage
+ Simple PDF display: allows you to view PDFs and other files that are saved locally
+ Mobile device & phone support
+ Google Drive import/export config options
+ Improved battery management, extended battery life
+ Printing & Barcode Reader device support
+ Custom exit patterns
+ Screen Magnification via Accessibility Service functionality
+ Manage WI-FI Access points
+ Accessibility added via Storm's Assistive Technology Products
+ Provisioning improvements for Android devices
+ Secure File Browser

Samsung KNOX Features:

+ Option to hide the navigation bar, completely eliminating ability to access any standard device navigation (improved feature)
+ Ability to disable the power off/airplane mode/restart option standard on any Samsung tablet
+ Restricts/allows use of the USB drive and SD card access
+ Disable physical power button (improved feature)
+ Disable access to the home icon/menu (improved feature)
+ Disable volume button & ability to physically change device volume
+ Remote Device Reset, enabling remote wiping and resetting of the Android device
+ Remote Content Updating (Application updates and installations)

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KioWare for Android kiosk software products work as kiosk lockdown software, securing your Android device and turning it into a kiosk. In addition to a lockdown browser, KioWare Kiosk Management gives you the ability for remote monitoring of the health and status of your tablets or phones from a central server. KioWare for Android (Full) also supports Push notifications, remote wiping and device resetting, remote rebooting (Samsung), and remote content updating (Samsung) with KioWare Server 4.9.1 or newer.

KioWare for Android Kiosk uses the AccessibilityServices API to detect user activity and top-most application state to prevent end users from accessing other apps while KioWare is running. KioWare does not share personal or sensitive user data using the AccessibilityServices API.

This app uses the Device Administrator permission.

New features

Most permissions are requested as needed according to configuration.
Directories are now chosen via a file browser as opposed to text entry in the Config Tool.
KioCall UI improvements and bug fixes
KioWare Server bug fixes
Google Drive file picker updated for privacy

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to expand or collapse the status bar.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows an application to read or write the secure system settings.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to read the low-level system log files.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to set the wallpaper.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Must be required by an AccessibilityService, to ensure that only the system can bind to it.
Allows an application to capture video output.
Allows an application to capture secure video output.
Allows an application to capture audio output.
Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String].
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows an application to use SIP service.
Allows an application to install packages.
This constant was deprecated in API level 7. No longer useful, see addPackageToPreferred(String] for details.
Required to be able to reboot the device.
Allows access to the vibrator.