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To block access to the location button on Android.
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.
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.
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.