Windows App Application Protection Policy
I have been testing out an Intune MAM policy to restrict copy/paste and drive redirection to AVD session hosts based on the link here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/require-device-security-compliance-intune?tabs=web#related-contentHowever, I've run into problems (in two separate tenants) that have halted me from being able to test. Setup Intune App Protection Policy targeting Windows Devices & Microsoft Edge\ Conditional Access Policy enforcing App Protection Policy when users access 'Azure Virtual Desktop' target resource via https://windows.cloud.microsoft.com Results First When signing into a user account targeted by the policy, they are prompted to Switch Edge Profile which signs in the user to a new Edge profile for 'Work or School Account'. The account has to sign in again. The account can access Windows App resources When launching a desktop session, this authentication page pops up for an account "local@debugonly" Second When signing into a user account targeted by the policy, they are prompted to Switch Edge Profile which signs in the user to a new Edge profile for 'Work or School Account'. The account has to sign in again. After sign in, the account loops with 'Switch Edge Profile' and gets stuck here I'm curious if anyone has gotten this to work and what was your setup? Or if Microsoft or provide some assistance or if this is in the wrong forum, any help would be appreciated.
Android Fully Managed devices treated as personal after AD password change
Hello! We have a huge problem... We have recently observed an issue in our organization affecting Android Fully Managed devices. After users change their domain password, within 1–3 days Conditional Access starts blocking access to Outlook and Teams. The system appears to treat the device as non-corporate, even though in Intune the device is still present, marked as corporate, and fully functional. It synchronizes both manually and automatically, and remote actions can be executed without any issues. However, when users open Outlook or Teams, they receive messages such as “We need to secure your device” and “Install the Intune app from Google Play,” which does not make sense because Intune is already installed on the device. When opening the Intune app, users see a “Update your password” prompt. After selecting it, they are redirected to a device registration screen. Previously, it was sometimes possible to complete this process (although we did not understand why it was required), but recently re-registration consistently fails. The user clicks “Register,” and the process spins indefinitely without completing. This issue is very difficult to troubleshoot. Device logs are not particularly helpful, and all users have Microsoft Authenticator configured. The problem appears randomly across users with no clear pattern—some devices were enrolled over a year ago, others just a month ago. The only clue we have found so far points to a potential issue with the broker authentication token, but we do not know how to verify or resolve this, nor why it is happening in the first place. We have been experiencing this issue since around January this year, but we noticed a significant increase in cases this month. In addition, there are more and more devices that can no longer be re‑registered from within the Intune app. Has anyone encountered a similar issue or can provide guidance on how to investigate or fix this?
Allow Teams desktop on unmanaged Windows, but block Outlook desktop using Entra conditional access
I need to allow Teams to run on non Intuned devices but not allow Outlook desktop to be available I am looking for a solution for Windows and Mac and ideally linux as well The issue is Ig I have Office 365 Exchange Online as my resource, it blocks Microsoft Team Services as well How can I fix thisMigrating frontline mobile devices: Identity considerations for assigned and shared devices
By: Carol Burns - Principal Product Manager | Microsoft Intune and Sucheta Gawade, Microsoft MVP (Azure & Security / Intune) Practitioner perspective from Sucheta Gawade, Microsoft MVP (Azure & Security / Intune), with deep experience in secure frontline mobility, including regulated healthcare environments. In previous articles in this series, we focused on understanding the reality of your frontline device estate and preparing for real-world testing through stakeholder alignment. One of the most critical areas to get right during the testing phase is identity and security, particularly given the often fast-paced, shift-based nature of frontline work, where organizations must account for the distinct requirements and challenges of devices assigned to a single individual versus devices shared across multiple users or shifts. Identity decisions directly affect security posture, sign‑in experience, operational support overhead, and worker productivity. Getting them wrong is one of the most common reasons pilots stall or fail. This article explores how to think about identity on frontline devices by distinguishing between assigned and shared usage models, clarifying when individual sign-in is required, and highlighting patterns to avoid such as shared accounts and passwords. Start by distinguishing device usage models Frontline mobile devices generally fall into one of two broad categories. Assigned devices Assigned devices are issued to a specific individual, often for the duration of their role. These devices: Typically require persistent access to user‑specific data Align with user‑based identity, Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access, and audit controls. Enable greater accountability and traceability by associating activity with an individual user rather than a shared credential. Common examples include: A doctor using an individually assigned clinical tablet, where uninterrupted access to patient data and clinical systems is essential and actions must always be attributable to a named identity A field engineer assigned a single device that retains configuration, credentials, and offline content across jobs and locations An inspector or supervisor using an assigned device for approvals, reporting, and decision‑making that requires traceability Shared devices Shared devices are used by multiple people across shifts or tasks. These scenarios introduce additional identity complexity and generally fall into two distinct models. Shared devices without user sign-in (task or kiosk-based) Some frontline devices exist to perform a narrow, often repetitive task and don’t require sign in with a user account. Typical examples include: Retail price-check devices used on the shop floor to scan an item and display its current price or stock availability, with no need for access to personal or user-specific information Environmental monitoring devices used to read and record temperature or humidity in a storage area, ward, or vehicle, where the task is simple, repetitive, and not tied to an individual user identity Warehouse or facility scanning devices used for a narrow operational task such as scanning an asset, bin, or location code to confirm status, location, or completion of a step in a process In these cases: Devices are locked down to a specific task No user-specific data is stored, and access is limited to the minimum required for the task “When a device is truly task-only, removing sign-in friction is a huge win, but only if we’re aware what data the device can access. When things like patient context or personalized tasks enter the picture, identity becomes required” - Sucheta Gawade, Microsoft MVP Shared devices with individual user sign-in Organizations are increasingly digitizing and modernizing frontline workflows end-to-end. Paper processes and simple apps give way to connected systems, manual handovers are replaced with digital task lists, and workers begin to rely on mobile devices as their primary interface from completing tasks. As roles evolve, workers are expected to: Receive tasks, schedules, and updates digitally Communicate with supervisors and peers using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams Capture information at the point of work rather than transcribing later Interact with workflows that are increasingly automated or assisted by AI, such as guided steps, data validation, or suggested actions This shift delivers clear productivity and quality benefits, but it also means access must now be tied to individual identity to protect sensitive data, support auditability, and prevent information from being carried over between users. Common scenarios include: Retail store associates rotating across shifts, moving from paper schedules and verbal handovers to digital task lists, real-time communications, and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams Nurses sharing mobile devices in a hospital ward, where paper notes and whiteboards are replaced with secure access to patient-linked applications, care coordination tools, and role-based alerts Logistics workers signing in to shared devices to complete role-based tasks, capture data at the point of work, and interact with AI-assisted workflows. Don’t use shared credentials, always prefer individual sign-in Shared credentials may seem like a shortcut in frontline environments, but they undermine accountability and make policy enforcement and incident response significantly harder. “Shared credentials feel ‘efficient’ until your first incident. You lose auditability, Conditional Access becomes meaningless, and investigations turn into guesswork. Individual identity is the only scalable model.” -Sucheta Gawade, Microsoft MVP If access involves corporate systems or sensitive data, each worker should use their individual credentials to sign in, even on a shared device. Identity decision checklist for frontline devices Use the checklist to validate identity choices and confirm that the overall security posture matches the way the device is used. Decision area Indicators Use individual sign-in Users access personal or role-specific data. Auditability or compliance is required. Conditional Access or multifactor authentication (MFA) must be enforced. Applications rely on user identity. Use kiosk-style or device-only identity Devices perform a single task. No user-specific or sensitive organizational data is accessed. Workflows are entirely device-centric. Speed and simplicity outweigh personalization. Avoid entirely Shared usernames or passwords. Reused local accounts across shifts. MFA exclusions that weaken security without compensating controls. Choosing the right sign‑in experience The challenge in frontline environments is balancing: Security requirements Speed of access Ease of use across shifts “Frontline setups may fail because the sign-in flow doesn’t match reality. If authentication takes 60 seconds and the worker has to do it 30 times a shift, they’ll find a workaround.” -Sucheta Gawade, Microsoft MVP Typing complex usernames and passwords repeatedly during a shift is often impractical on mobile devices. QR code authentication is one effective option for shared frontline devices, but it’s not the only supported approach. For other supported methods, see Microsoft Entra authentication methods overview. QR code authentication Microsoft Entra QR code authentication is designed for frontline workers to sign-in efficiently on shared Android and iOS/iPadOS devices without repeatedly entering usernames and passwords. Note: For individually assigned devices, phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication methods are the recommended approach, such as Passkeys. QR code authentication enables workers to sign in using a unique QR code and a personal numeric PIN. This approach: Eliminates typed usernames and passwords Preserves individual identity Works well for shared devices with frequent user turnover Integration with Microsoft Intune, Managed Home Screen and Conditional Access QR code authentication should always be: Scoped to specific users and devices Combined with Conditional Access policies Evaluated during real‑world testing to ensure the right balance of usability and security Security posture and Conditional Access for frontline devices Individual identity is a critical foundation for stronger security posture, but it’s not enough on its own. Frontline device security also depends on management, data and app protection, session handling, and access policies that reflect the actual usage model. Conditional Access is an important part of securing frontline environments, but its effectiveness depends on aligning policies to the actual device and identity model in use. To ensure that the QR code authentication method can only be used by the frontline workers it’s intended for, create a custom authentication methods policy, which you can use in a dedicated Conditional Access policy. That Conditional Access policy should then be scoped to the group of users (frontline workers) who should log on using the QR code authentication method, and have the Require authentication strength control configured, which targets the custom authentication strength for "QR Code" which was previously created. During real‑world testing: Validate that design and controls support the intended usage model Ensure policies don’t block legitimate workflows Confirm sessions, access, and user targeting behave as expected These decisions should also be validated in practice: can users sign in and out reliably across shifts, is personal data cleared between sessions, and does the chosen experience match the pace of frontline work? Summary This article walks through how identity choices shape security, usability, and day-to-day success for frontline mobile devices. It explains the difference between assigned and shared devices, when individual sign-in is needed, and why shared credentials can create risk. It also highlights QR code authentication and Conditional Access as practical ways to keep each worker’s identity protected while making sign-in simple enough for fast-paced frontline workflows. What’s next in the series In the next article, we’ll focus on Microsoft Intune enrollment models, exploring how different enrollment approaches support—or constrain—the identity and usage patterns discussed here, including their role in protecting session identity, enforcing the intended sign-in model, and preventing one user’s access or data from carrying over to the next. As always, we welcome your feedback and experience. If you’ve navigated identity decisions for shared or frontline devices, share your advice and lessons learned in the comments, or reach out to us on X @IntuneSuppTeam. For more guidance across frontline scenarios, explore our broader From the Frontlines series on frontline worker management with Microsoft Intune. Join our community! Discuss real-world scenarios, get expert guidance, connect with peers, and influence the future of Microsoft Security products. Learn more at aka.ms/JoinIntuneCommunity.
App Enforced Restrictions not working on Chrome
Hi All I hope you are well. Anyway, a strange one here. We have implemented App Enforced Restrictions on unmanaged / BYOD macOS devices. This seems to have taken effect on Edge and Safari browsers but not Chrome. Is there anything we can do to resolve this or force BYOD macOS to use Edge? Info appreciated. SK
Policy applied allthough it shouldn't
Hi, all of a sudden Intune chaanges its behavior. I have a policy in place that sets persistent browser session. On the device filter tab I excluded devices with this syntax: device.trustType -eq "ServerAD" -or device.deviceOwnership -eq "Company" Starting last week I have to re-authenticate on a remote Desktop running Windows Server 2025 every 8 hours. Thats what the policy requires. In Entra I see in the logs for my user that this conditional access policy applied. I then extended the filter to this device.trustType -eq "ServerAD" -or device.deviceOwnership -eq "Company" -or device.operatingSystem -contains "Server" But it did not make a difference. Any idea what is going? This is not specific to my tenant. On a different tenant it behaves the same way.
BYOD devices can't launch Windows 365 PC because of device compliance check during CA policy check.
We have a device compliance policy for all cloud apps. We would like to allow personal (BYOD) devices to be able to connect to Windows 365 Cloud PC. In the sign in logs we see the failures for application "Windows 365 Client" app id 4fb5cc57-dbbc-4cdc-9595-748adff5f414. We can't exclude that application in the conditional access policy as it's not available. We already added exclusions for Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 and Windows Cloud Login. How can we allow BYOD devices to connect to cloud PCs?iOS managed contacts - how to deal with that?
Hi everyone, the last years i've already tried to solve the problem with the managed contacts. Because this was not possible earlier i forgot about that. Now i want to readress this issue. A very important article i've found is this one: Techcommunity Success: New contact sync scenario available with Outlook for iOS on enrolled devices With this thread i would like to discuss some unanswered questions of myself. I would really appreaciate any answer of you guys. 🙂 Goals: Business contacts should be able to be read through contacts app (because of caller-id) 3rd Party Messengers should not see these business contacts Thesises: It is not possible to achive this with Outlook for iOS and it's contact sync feature, right? (Because of these contacts are going to be synced through icloud, therefore these contacts are marked as "unmanaged contacts.) It is possible to achive these goals by using: an device configuration profile which configures an active sync account which only synchronizes the contacts of the users mailbox. These contacts are considdered as "managed contacts" an app configuration profile which disables the "sync contacts" feature for "outlook for ios" An App protection policy which disables "Viewing corporate documents in unmanaged apps Because of the fact this is only working for enrolled and managed devices, we need to tell the users: Caller identification is only possible if you enroll your device in Intune. (in relation to the previous points) So far, so good, but the bad news is: Because of the incopatibility with conditional access policies, we're hence not able to restrict the user from using other apps to connect their EXO account. Right? I would be very thankful if anyone can discuss this with me. (I think the best way to adress the different topics is to quote my post and answer inline.) Greetings, Patrick
