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Quick Start Guide

Welcome to AndroidNexus! This guide will help you set up your first managed device in under 10 minutes.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • At least one Android device (Android 8.0 or later)
  • An AndroidNexus account with an active subscription
  • An Android device in a factory default state

Step 1: Access Your Console​

  1. Navigate to console.devicenexus.ai
  2. Sign in with your credentials
  3. You'll be taken to your Dashboard

Dashboard Overview

The Dashboard shows an overview of your Android fleet with two metric cards with the option to add more via Customize Dashboard:

MetricDescription
Total DevicesCount of all enrolled devices
Non-CompliantDevices with policy violations requiring attention

Below the metrics you'll find:

  • Recent Alerts - A card showing issues requiring your attention with a "View all" link
  • Quick Actions - Three buttons for common tasks:
    • Enroll Devices (orange) - Navigate to onboarding
    • View Non-Compliant - Filter to problem devices
    • Create Policy - Start a new policy
  • Device Activity - Filter devices by last seen time with dropdown selectors ("Not seen in" + time period)

The orange Customize Dashboard button in the top right allows you to personalize your dashboard layout by adding more cards and the ability to move them around to fit your preferences.

Step 2: Setup Google AMAPI (Android Management API)​

If you have not setup your Google AMPAI connection yet then follow the next steps otherwise skip to step 3.

  1. Navigate to the settings page on your AndroidNexus Console (Cog icon located top right of the page)
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the settings page and under integrations click "Set up AMAPI"

AMAPI Settings 3. Type in your Google Workspace email and follow the Google prompts for setup 4. Once setup you will see that you now have a enterprise ID and it shows connected

AMAPI Connected

If you are having issues with getting your AMAPI connection working please reference this detailed guide. Google AMAPI Setup

Step 3: Create a Policy​

The First step in onboarding your first device onto AndroidNexus is to create a policy. This is where you define what a device and user can do.

  1. Navigate to the Policies tab on the navigation bar
  2. Press Create New Policy

Create Policy

  1. Define the polichy name, define the Device Mode selection and add a description. You can refer to the help document Device Modes Explained for more details on the differences between modes.
  2. Go through the Policy Configurations and define how you want the device to be setup. You can refer to Policy Overview and Creating Policies for more detail on the individual settings
  3. Once you have all your settings and applications defined press Save Policy

Step 4: Create an Onboarding Token​

Onboarding tokens allow devices to securely register with your organization.

  1. Click Onboarding in the top navigation bar
  2. Click the Create Token button (orange button in top right)
  3. Fill in the token details:

Create Token Form

  • Token Name - A descriptive name (e.g., "Sales Team Devices")
  • Description - Optional description
  • Expires At - When the token should expire
  • Max Uses - Leave empty for unlimited, or set a limit
  1. Under Policy Assignment, select a policy to automatically apply to devices enrolled with this token
  2. Click Save Token
Recommended

Create separate tokens for different departments or use cases. This makes it easier to track enrollments and apply appropriate policies.

Step 5: Get the QR Code​

After creating a token, you need to get the QR code for device enrollment:

  1. Go to Onboarding in the navigation
  2. Find your token in the list
  3. Click the QR Code button next to your token
  4. The QR code will display - you can scan it directly or save it for later

Step 6: Enroll Your First Device​

  1. Factory reset your Android device
  2. At the "Hi there" welcome screen, tap the screen 6 times
  3. A QR scanner will appear
  4. Scan the QR code from Step 3
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete setup
  6. The device will automatically register and apply the assigned policy

Work Profile Method (For personal devices - BYOD)​

  1. Download the Android Device Policy app from Google Play
  2. Open the app and scan the QR code
  3. Follow the prompts to set up a work profile
  4. Work data is kept separate from personal data

Step 6: Verify Enrollment​

Once enrolled, verify the device appears in your console:

Devices Page

  1. Click Devices in the top navigation bar
  2. You'll see summary cards showing:
    • Total Devices
    • In Compliance
    • Non-Compliance
  3. Your device should appear in the table below with:
    • Device Code - Unique identifier (e.g., ADMR-AND-0001)
    • Device Name - Friendly name and model
    • Last Sync - When the device last checked in
    • Policy - Applied policy name
    • Compliance - Current compliance status
  4. Click on the device row to view detailed information

What's Next?​

Now that your first device is enrolled, explore these features:

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