Hello. I would like to know if it is possible to block the user from being able to deactivate the location. I want to keep it always activated and blocked so that the user cannot deactivate it.

Guilherme1020 In the App Configuration you can define two location permissions if the app can accept App Configuration Policies (see screenshot). “Location access (fine)”“Location access (coarse)” Location permissions are for the most part something that Google does not allow to be set remotely and needs to be performed on the device, by user consent. Even with the App Configuration settings users are always able to change the location permissions on an Android device and there is no way Intune can 'configure' this to be set permanently on device. This is by design and forces you to explain to users why the permission is needed - this is the whole intent from Google's perspective.

To block access to the location button on Android.

SebastiaanSmits
Steel Contributor
Mar 04, 2024
Guilherme1020

In the App Configuration you can define two location permissions if the app can accept App Configuration Policies (see screenshot).

“Location access (fine)”
“Location access (coarse)”

Location permissions are for the most part something that Google does not allow to be set remotely and needs to be performed on the device, by user consent. Even with the App Configuration settings users are always able to change the location permissions on an Android device and there is no way Intune can 'configure' this to be set permanently on device.

This is by design and forces you to explain to users why the permission is needed - this is the whole intent from Google's perspective.
- Guilherme1020
  Copper Contributor
  Mar 04, 2024
  SebastiaanSmits
  
  Thank you for your attention.
  
  I apologize, but I'm new to Intune and currently learning how to manage Android devices through it. I inquired about the possibility because the company will be providing tablets that will circulate among employees, and I want the location services to remain constantly active without the user being able to deactivate them. I'm configuring the tablets in kiosk mode.
  
  This is the location for the setup?
  
  I can't find that location app on the list.
  - SebastiaanSmits
    Steel Contributor
    Mar 05, 2024
    Guilherme1020
    
    When you activate Kiosk mode then you are completely fine. Users are unable to get to Setttings (if you set it up correctly) and will not be in a position to change the permissons of apps etc. It might be you have to configure the permissions at the start but after that you do not have to worry about it anymore.
    
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To block access to the location button on Android.