How to block apps on Android, iOS, and Windows from being downloaded? Here's what this document covers Pre-requisites to block apps on devices Apps that can be blocklisted How to block an app from being downloaded? What happens after you block an app from being downloaded? Windows devices Devices must be running Windows 10 or later versions Apps that can be blocklisted Admins can block the app downloads for the following apps using Mobile Device Manager Plus: User-installed apps : User installed apps can be blocklisted to ensure users cannot install malicious apps on the devices.
Pre-installed apps : Pre-installed apps are the apps that are available on devices by default and aren't installed by the users. They are also known as default apps or factory apps. Devices often come pre-installed with apps like Youtube or Facebook that can hamper employee productivity and hence may need to be blocked. Managed apps : Managed apps are the apps that have been distributed to devices using Mobile Device Manager Plus.
Organizations that prefer testing their apps before installation can block app installation on devices that are not a part of their test groups. How to block a specific app from being downloaded? This is how you can restrict app downloads from the Play Store. Once you block apps from being downloaded on Android devices using Play Store, the device user will receive a notification stating that the security policy prevents the installation of this application , when the user tries to install apps from the Play Store.
Steps to block app installation on Android devices Based on whether your organization has configured Android Enterprise, you can select any of the following methods to stop or restrict employees from installing apps from Play Store on Android devices Using Android Enterprise To stop users from downloading and installing apps from the Play Store using Android Enterprise, follow the steps given below: Configure Android Enterprise as explained here.
Now purchase apps in the Managed Google Play portal as explained here. You can also have these apps installed silently as explained here. Only those apps purchased via Play for Work and distributed using MDM can be installed from Google Play Store, and block downloading other apps on Android devices from Play Store You can also customized the Play Store layout as explained here , to suit the needs of the enterprise.
Use private store only : Allow only allows apps to be downloaded from a private store, and not downloaded from the public store, including a retail catalog. By default, the OS might allow apps to be downloaded from a private store and a public store. Store originated app launch : Block disables all apps that were pre-installed on the device, or downloaded from the Microsoft Store.
By default, the OS might allow these apps to open. Install app data on system volume : Block stops apps from storing data on the system volume of the device. By default, the OS might allow apps to store data on the system disk volume.
Install apps on system drive : Block prevents apps from installing on the system drive on the device. By default, the OS might allow apps to install on the system drive. By default, the OS might allow recording and broadcasting of games. Apps from store only : This setting determines the user experience when users install apps from places other than the Microsoft Store.
It doesn't prevent installation of content from USB devices, network shares, or other non-internet sources. Use a trustworthy browser to help make sure these protections work as expected. User control over installations : Block prevents users from changing the installation options typically reserved for system administrators, such as entering the directory to install the files. By default, Windows Installer might prevent users from changing these installation options, and some of the Windows Installer security features are bypassed.
Install apps with elevated privileges : Block directs Windows Installer to use elevated permissions when it installs any program on the system. These privileges are extended to all programs. By default, the system might apply the current user's permissions when it installs programs that a system administrator doesn't deploy or offer. Startup apps : Enter a list of apps to open after a user signs in to the device. For this policy to work, the manifest in the Windows apps must use a startup task.
Cellular data channel : Choose if users can use data, like browsing the web, when connected to a cellular network. Data roaming : Block prevents cellular data roaming on the device. By default, when accessing data, roaming between networks might be allowed. VPN over the cellular network : Block prevents the device from accessing VPN connections when connected to a cellular network. VPN roaming over the cellular network : Block stops the device from accessing VPN connections when roaming on a cellular network.
By default, the OS might allow the connected devices service, which enables discovery and connection to other Bluetooth devices. Wi-Fi : Block prevents users from and enabling, configuring, and using Wi-Fi connections on the device.
By default, the OS might allow Wi-Fi connections. Automatically connect to Wi-Fi hotspots : Block prevents devices from automatically connecting to Wi-Fi hotspots. By default, the OS might let devices automatically connect to free Wi-Fi hotspots, and automatically accept any terms and conditions for the connection. Wi-Fi scan interval : Enter how often devices scan for Wi-Fi networks.
Enter a value from 1 most frequent to least frequent. Default is 0 zero. Bluetooth : Block prevents users from enabling Bluetooth. Not configured default allows Bluetooth on the device. Bluetooth discoverability : Block prevents the device from being discoverable by other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
By default, the OS might allow other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a headset, to discover the device. Bluetooth pre-pairing : Block prevents specific Bluetooth devices to automatically pair with a host device. By default, the OS might allow automatic pairing with the host device. Bluetooth advertising : Block prevents the device from sending out Bluetooth advertisements.
By default, the OS might allow the device to send out Bluetooth advertisements. Bluetooth proximal connections : Block prevents a device user from using Swift Pair and other proximity based scenarios. ServicesAllowedList usage guide has more information on the service list. These settings use the accounts policy CSP , which also lists the supported Windows editions. Blocking or disabling these Microsoft account settings can impact enrollment scenarios that require users to sign in to Azure AD.
For example, you're using AutoPilot pre-provisioned previously called white glove. Typically, users are shown an Azure AD sign in window. Instead, users are asked to accept the EULA, and create a local account, which may not be what you want. Not configured default : Intune doesn't change or update this setting. Disabled : Sets the Microsoft Sign-in Assistant service wlidsvc to Disabled, and prevents users from manually starting it.
Disable may also affect some enrollment scenarios that rely on users to complete the enrollment. For example, you're using AutoPilot pre-provisioned. When set to Disable , the Azure AD sign in option may not show. After you setup a Windows Server Hybrid Cloud Print , you can configure these settings, and then deploy to your Windows devices. System : Block prevents access to the System area of the Settings app. Devices : Block prevents access to the Devices area of the Settings app on the device.
Personalization : Block prevents access to the Personalization area of the Settings app on the device. Apps : Block prevents access to the Apps area of the Settings app on the device. Accounts : Block prevents access to the Accounts area of the Settings app on the device. System Time modification : Block prevents users from changing the date and time settings on the device.
Users can change these settings. Region settings modification desktop only : Block prevents users from changing the region settings on the device. Language settings modification desktop only : Block prevents users from changing the language settings on the device.
Settings policy CSP. Gaming : Block prevents access to the Gaming area of the Settings app on the device. Privacy : Block prevents access to the Privacy area of the Settings app on the device. These settings use the display policy CSP , which also lists the supported Windows editions. For example, enter filename. These settings use the experience policy CSP , which also lists the supported Windows editions.
Screen capture mobile only : Block prevents users from getting screenshots on the device. Copy and paste mobile only : Block prevents users from using copy-and-paste between apps on the device. Manual unenrollment : Block prevents users from deleting the workplace account using the workplace control panel on the device.
This policy setting doesn't apply if the computer is Azure AD joined and auto-enrollment is enabled. Manual root certificate installation mobile only : Block prevents users from manually installing root certificates, and intermediate CAP certificates. Camera : Block prevents users from using the camera on the device.
By default, the OS might allow access to the device camera. Camera CSP. OneDrive file sync : Block prevents users from synchronizing files to OneDrive from the device. Removable storage : Block prevents users from using external storage devices, like USB drives or SD cards with the device. Geolocation : Block prevents users from turning on location services on the device. Internet sharing : Block prevents Internet connection sharing on the device.
Phone reset : Block prevents users from wiping or doing a factory reset on the device. Changing this policy doesn't affect USB charging.
USB charging isn't affected by this setting. AntiTheft mode mobile only : Block prevents users from selecting AntiTheft mode preference on the device. Cortana : Block disable the Cortana voice assistant on the device.
When Cortana is off, users can still search to find items on the device. By default, the OS might allow Cortana. Voice recording mobile only : Block prevents users from using the device voice recorder on the device. By default, the OS might allow voice recording for apps.
Device name modification mobile only : Block prevents users from changing the name of the device. Add provisioning packages : Block prevents the run time configuration agent that installs provisioning packages on the device.
Remove provisioning packages : Block prevents the run time configuration agent that removes provisioning packages from the device. Device discovery : Block prevents the device from being discovered by other devices.
Task Switcher mobile only : Block prevents task switching on the device. By default, the OS might show the error messages. The device is automatically reconfigured and re-enrolled into management. By default, the OS might prevent this feature. Require users to connect to network during device setup : Choose Require so the device connects to a network before going past the Network page during Windows setup.
By default, the OS might allow users to go past the Network page, even if it's not connected to a network. The setting becomes effective the next time the device is wiped or reset. Like any other Intune configuration, the device must be enrolled and managed by Intune to receive configuration settings. But once it's enrolled, and receiving policies, then resetting the device enforces the setting during the next Windows setup.
TenantLockdown CSP. Enabled default allows access to DMA, even when a user isn't signed in. End processes from Task Manager : This setting determines whether non-administrators can use Task Manager to end tasks. Block prevents standard users non-administrators from using Task Manager to end a process or task on the device. By default, the OS might allow standard users to end a process or task using Task Manager.
Action center notifications mobile only : Block prevents Action Center notifications from showing on the device lock screen. By default, the OS might allow users to choose which apps show notifications on the lock screen. This setting locks the image, and can't be changed afterwards.
User configurable screen timeout mobile only : Allow lets users configure the screen timeout. By default, the OS might not give users this option. Cortana on locked screen desktop only : Block prevents users from interacting with Cortana when the device is on the lock screen.
By default, the OS might allow interaction with Cortana. Toast notifications on locked screen : Block prevents toast notifications from showing on the device lock screen.
By default, the OS might allow these notifications. Screen timeout mobile only : Set the duration in seconds from the screen locking to the screen turning off. Supported values are For example, enter to set this timeout to 5 minutes. These settings use the messaging policy CSP , which also lists the supported Windows editions. These settings use the browser policy CSP , which also lists the supported Windows editions. For more information on what these options do, see Microsoft Edge kiosk mode configuration types.
This device restrictions profile is directly related to the kiosk profile you create using the Windows kiosk settings. To summarize:. Create the Windows kiosk settings profile to run the device in kiosk mode. Create the device restrictions profile described in this article, and configure specific features and settings allowed in Microsoft Edge.
Be sure to choose the same Microsoft Edge kiosk mode type as selected in your kiosk profile Windows kiosk settings. Supported kiosk mode settings is a great resource. Be sure to assign this Microsoft Edge profile to the same devices as your kiosk profile Windows kiosk settings. Allow user to change start pages : Yes default lets users change the start pages. Administrators can use the EdgeHomepageUrls to enter the start pages that users see by default when open Microsoft Edge.
No blocks users from changing the start pages. Users can change it. When set to No , Microsoft Edge opens a new tab with a blank page. Users can't change it. Home button : Choose what happens when the home button is selected. Allow users to change home button : Yes lets users change the home button. User changes override any administrator settings to the home button.
No stops the introduction page from showing the first time you run Microsoft Edge. This feature allows enterprises, such as organizations enrolled in zero emissions configurations, to block this page. Refresh browser after idle time : Enter the number of idle minutes until the browser is refreshed, from minutes.
Default is 5 minutes. When set to 0 zero , the browser doesn't refresh after being idle. This setting is only available when running in InPrivate Public browsing single-app kiosk. Allow pop-ups desktop only : Yes default allows pop-ups in the web browser. No prevents pop-up windows in the browser. This setting is for backwards compatibility. No default allows users to use Microsoft Edge. Users can't change this list. Message when opening sites in Internet Explorer : Use this setting to configure Microsoft Edge to show a notification before a site opens in Internet Explorer This setting requires you to use the Enterprise mode site list location setting, the Send intranet traffic to Internet Explorer setting, or both settings.
Allow Microsoft compatibility list : Yes default allows using a Microsoft compatibility list. No prevents the Microsoft compatibility list in Microsoft Edge.
This list from Microsoft helps Microsoft Edge properly display sites with known compatibility issues. Preload start pages and New Tab page : Yes default uses the OS default behavior, which may be to preload these pages.
Preloading minimizes the time to start Microsoft Edge, and load new tabs. No prevents Microsoft Edge from preloading start pages and the new tab page.
Prelaunch Start pages and New Tab page : Yes default uses the OS default behavior, which may be to prelaunch these pages.
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