Kaspersky Secure Mobility Management

Permitting users to remove Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android

To protect the app from removal on devices running Android 7 or later, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android must be set as an Accessibility feature. When the Initial Configuration Wizard is running, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android prompts the user to grant the application all required permissions. The user can skip these steps or disable these permissions in the device settings at a later time. If this is the case, the app is not protected from removal.

To allow removal of the app in a group policy:

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Security Center Web Console, select Assets (Devices) → Policies & profiles. In the list of group policies that opens, click the name of the policy that you want to configure.
2. In the policy properties window, select Application settings.
3. Select Android and go to the KES for Android settings section.
4. On the Configure access to app settings card, click Settings.

   The Configure access to app settings window opens.

5. Select the Allow removing the app from device check box.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Save to save the changes you have made.

As a result, users will be allowed to remove the app from mobile devices after synchronization with the Administration Server. The app removal button becomes available in the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android settings.

To remove the app from a device:

1. In the main window of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android, select Settings → App settings → Additional → Remove app.

   On corporate devices, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android can be removed only by the administrator.

2. Confirm removal of Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android.

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android will be removed from the device.