KioWare for Android Kiosk 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.

Recent changes:
Upgraded app to run using latest android version, android 14
KioWare Server users can use their server settings to acquire a license
Dynamically update KioWare Server communication parameters
Updated default KioWare Server connections settings
Enhanced Screen Reader Integration
Streamlined permissions handling
Various bug fixes