HarmonyOS device management for enterprises

MDM for Huawei Devices with HarmonyOS

For organizations that want to expand their IT infrastructure outside of Android and Apple devices, HarmonyOS presents a strong alternative. Admins can get the best out of these devices when used for work by bringing them under the umbrella of management with a comprehensive mobile device management tool like Mobile Device Manager Plus.

Why Do Enterprises Need to Manage HarmonyOS Devices?

Without a robust device management tool in place, devices used for work remain unmanaged and can present security threats to the organization. Further, admins will have a hard time configuring the necessary settings, apps, and resources onto these devices, which can hamper employee productivity.

With a comprehensive MDM tool like Mobile Device Manager Plus, admins can onboard these devices into management, configure security policies, automate device management actions, and carry remote commands to keep devices work-ready.

HarmonyOS MDM Features in Mobile Device Manager Plus

Mobile Device Manager Plus is one of the few MDM tools that facilitates the management of HarmonyOS devices and enables you to:

Enroll and Provision HarmonyOS Devices

• USB-based enrollment

  Leverage Android Debug Bridge and the help of a Windows or Mac machine to bring devices under management.

• FCM-less management

  Though Google's Firebase Cloud Messaging services cannot be leveraged to manage HarmonyOS devices, with Mobile Device Manager Plus you can still manage them through pre-configured periodic communication between devices and the MDM server.

Configure Devices for Work

• Device baselining

  Centrally manage device configurations like Wi-Fi, VPN, email, certificates, and more.

Set Up Kiosk and Shared Devices

• Advanced device setups

  Lock devices to a single app or a specific set of apps, manage home screens, and implement restrictions, thereby allowing devices to function as single-purpose, dedicated devices that provide a secure and streamlined user experience. Also configure Shared Device mode that enables the same device to be used by different employees at different times, with each of them having access to their own personalized workspace.

Manage BYOD and Protect Corporate Data

• Corporate data isolation

  For personally-owned devices under the BYOD policy, containerize and exclusively manage the corporate workspace to keep corporate data secure while ensuring device user privacy.

Apply Group-Based Device Policies

• Group-based management

  Categorize devices into groups based on departments or OUs. Then deploy group-based policies in bulk to devices to ensure each team has access to the right set of resources.

How to Manage Huawei Devices with HarmonyOS MDM

Step 1: Enroll the Device

Bring the Huawei device under management using USB-based enrollment, which leverages Android Debug Bridge along with a Windows or Mac machine to onboard the device to the MDM server.

Step 2: Enable Communication with the MDM Server

Since Google's Firebase Cloud Messaging cannot be used with HarmonyOS, Mobile Device Manager Plus keeps the device connected through pre-configured periodic communication between the device and the MDM server, ensuring policies and commands continue to reach it.

Step 3: Apply Baseline Configurations

Centrally push configurations such as Wi-Fi, VPN, email, and certificates to the device so it's ready for work use.

Step 4: Set Up Kiosk or Shared Device Mode (If Required)

For dedicated-use devices, lock them to a single app or a specific set of apps, manage home screens, and apply restrictions. For devices used by multiple employees, configure Shared Device mode so each user gets their own personalized workspace.

Step 5: Configure BYOD Containerization (If Required)

For personally-owned devices, containerize and manage only the corporate workspace, keeping corporate data secure while preserving the device user's privacy.

Step 6: Group Devices and Deploy Policies

Categorize devices into groups based on departments or OUs, then deploy group-based policies in bulk so each team has access to the right set of resources.

Step 7: Monitor and Take Remote Action

Use the MDM console to keep track of device status and carry out remote commands as needed to keep devices secure and work-ready.

Benefits of Using MDM for Huawei Devices

Bringing HarmonyOS devices under MDM gives organizations centralized visibility and control over their Huawei device fleet, reducing the manual effort involved in configuring devices one by one. It strengthens security by enforcing consistent policies across devices, protects corporate data on BYOD devices through containerization, and keeps employees productive by ensuring devices are provisioned with the right apps, settings, and access from day one. It also gives IT teams the ability to respond quickly to lost or compromised devices, minimizing the risk of a data breach.

Why Choose ManageEngine MDM Plus for HarmonyOS Device Management?

Mobile Device Manager Plus is one of the few MDM solutions that supports HarmonyOS alongside Android and iOS, so organizations with a mixed device fleet can manage all of them from a single console. It offers USB-based enrollment, device baselining, kiosk and shared-device setups, BYOD containerization, and group-based policy deployment, giving admins the tools needed to keep Huawei devices configured, secure, and work-ready.

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