# Android Device Owner Enrollment

> Bulk enroll Android devices as Device Owner using the CapaInstaller Configurator application.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capainstaller/installation-and-maintenance/getting-started-with-device-management/device-enrollment/android-device-owner-enrollment/  
Product: CapaInstaller — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

# Introduction

The following is a description of how to use the CapaInstaller Configurator application for fast bulk enrollment of Android devices,  enabling the use of Android Device Owner specific configurations.

### Prerequisites

- A brand new Android Device Owner capable device or one that has just been factory reset
- The *Capainstaller Configurator App* installed on the device used to distribute the configurations

  **Google Play Store**

  <details>
  <summary>Downloading the Configurator App from Google Play Store...</summary>

:::note[Important]
This method is the recommended method of getting the Configurator App.

Updates are handled automatically by the device and are taken directly from the Play Store when a new version arrives.
:::

  Download the Configurator App from the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps?hl=dk)

  [CapaInstaller Configurator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.capasystems.configurator)

:::caution
A Google Account configured on the device is needed for accessing and downloading from the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps?hl=dk)
:::

:::note[Important]
<font style="color: #252424;">If the App is not available on the Play store and you get an error page when trying to download - the app may be down for maintenance or upgrade - please try again at a later time</font>
:::

  </details>

  **Android Enterprise Application**

  <details>
  <summary>Manually distributing the Configurator App as an Enterprise Application...</summary>

  - **Right Click** the *Configuration Management point* and **select** *Open Folder in Windows Explorer*
  - **Browse** to *Resources* → *CapainstallerConfigurator* and **copy** *the path*
  - [Creating Enterprise Device Applications](..\..\..\The%20CapaInstaller%20Console\Configuration%20Management\How%20to%20use%20Configuration%20Management\Working%20with%20Devices\Device%20Applications\Creating%20Enterprise%20Device%20Applications.md)
  - **Paste** *the path* and **select** the *CIConfigurator.apk*

:::caution
This method is on  
Remember to keep the Device Application updated with the latest version of the CapaInstaller Configurator app, whenever you update your CapaInstaller Solution!

[Updating an Enterprise Device Application](..\..\..\The%20CapaInstaller%20Console\Configuration%20Management\How%20to%20use%20Configuration%20Management\Working%20with%20Devices\Device%20Applications\Updating%20an%20Enterprise%20Device%20Application.md)
:::

  </details>

- An existing [Getting started with Enrollment Configurations](/capainstaller/the-capainstaller-console/system-administration/getting-started-with-enrollment-configurations/) to distribute

:::note[Important]
**For NFC enrollment**

- ```
  Android 7 - 9. From Android 10 NFC enrollment has been deprecated. 
  ```

**For QR code enrollment**

- Android 7.0.1+ device
:::

### Initial Setup

<details>
<summary>How to setup the Enrollment Configurator</summary>

|   Step | Configuration                                                                                                                   |
|-------:|:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|      1 | - **Open** the *Capainstaller Configurator* App<br>- ![](/attachments/capainstaller/e1177f21-675b-4ac6-8607-f1b29f892c8a.png)      |
|      2 | - **Choose** *Settings* from the drawer menu<br>- ![](/attachments/capainstaller/2a15cd73-a728-48db-a786-6a0e42cc2b28.png)         |
|      3 | - **Select** Company Name and type your company name<br>- ![](/attachments/capainstaller/202c1b9a-9483-4bd3-8b6d-26b414e991ba.png) |
|      4 | **Select** MDM URL                                                                                                              |
|      5 | - **Input** URL for MDM service<br>- ![](/attachments/capainstaller/347b9b2c-20f3-421f-8574-914c0706621e.png)                      |
|      6 | **Select** *Refresh enrollment configurations,* this will fetch all your available enrollment configurations                    |

</details>

### Creating Profiles

<details>
<summary>How to create a new Profile</summary>

|   Step | Configuration                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
|-------:|:------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|      1 | - **Select** the ![](/attachments/capainstaller/caf1f28b-0f41-4333-b9c7-a90b61f3f8d2.png) *action button* to begin the provisioning profile wizard:<br>- ![](/attachments/capainstaller/86b86226-4e97-4eca-b7e4-8434eb88230d.png)                                                                                       |
|      2 | - **Input** the URL to the MDM service and the enrollment id of the enrollment configuration to be used. <br>- If a default MDM URL or a default enrollment configuration is present, these will be used here <br>- ![](/attachments/capainstaller/2d3ef8fe-9fb2-4b7a-b6a9-e7680b07f5b6.png)                         |
|      3 | - **Input** Wi-Fi password, SSID and security type for the network the device will connect to<br>- If no Wi-Fi settings are provided, the device will prompt for Wi-Fi during the provisioning process or use mobile data if available<br>- ![](/attachments/capainstaller/31eeeb69-421e-40f4-b376-b796273e9393.png) |
|      4 | Device configuration (Optional) <br/>- **Input** the Timezone and locale the enrolled device will use<br>- If no Timezone or Locale is provided, the device will be enrolled with the factory default language and timezone                                                                                       |
|      5 | Agent (Optional) <br/>- **Input** the Alias of the device to be enrolled<br>- If no Alias is provided, the device will be enrolled with the factory default name                                                                                                                                                  |

:::caution
Remember to save the Profile if you wish to use it as a template for later use.
:::

</details>

### NFC Enrollment

<details>
<summary>How to enroll with NFC Beaming...</summary>

To simplify enrolling many devices with a specific configuration, CapaInstaller provides the possibility to wirelessly enroll devices with NFC support.

Using a master device to distribute the configuration to the new or reset devices makes bulk enrollment fast and simple.

|                                                                       |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|:----------------------------------------------------------------------|:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ![](/attachments/capainstaller/e9d5cf29-b149-40a9-8843-cb48d2f1fd58.webp) | - **Choose** a previously saved Profile <br>- **Select** the *Begin NFC enrollment action* button.![](/attachments/capainstaller/7c8af167-b708-433f-b1c1-e0274c3828e7.png)<br>- **Wait** 5-10 seconds for the App to validate the MDM URL and the configuration is ready to transfer.  <br/>"Bump" the two devices, and press the screen to transfer the provisioning profile. <br/> Once the transfer is complete the provisioning flow will begin. Just follow the guide available on the screen. <br/> During the provisioning flow, the CapaInstaller Agent will be downloaded, enrolled and set as Device Owner. <br/> ![](/attachments/capainstaller/f73754ae-9ca4-44e2-a371-db37849a4aa9.png) |

</details>

### QR Enrollment

|   Step | Configuration                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
|-------:|:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|      1 | - **Select** *Qr code* ![](/attachments/capainstaller/fdff2859-c7c2-4f97-91ed-7bea92e4153e.png)from the drawer menu<br>- ![](/attachments/capainstaller/1996fcd1-b6af-4d4d-b425-ea144fa28ab9.png)                                                                                                                                                               |
|      2 | **Wait** 5-10 seconds for the App to validate the MDM URL and create a QR code.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
|      3 | - **Either** scan the QR code or select the ![](/attachments/capainstaller/3b227db9-9f0c-4ec9-93cc-0c9df3464de6.png) action button to print, save or mail the QR code<br>- ![](/attachments/capainstaller/e9fe9d14-50ac-4f67-947d-0c982660141f.png)                                                                                                             |
|      4 | - On a new or factory-reset device, tap the screen 7 times in the same spot.<br>- The setup wizard prompts to connect to the Internet so the setup wizard can download a QR code reader.<br>- Google Play services download a module that contains a QR code recognition engine.<br>- Scan the QR code created in the previous step to enroll the device. |
