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Questions tagged [kiosk-mode]

Mode in which the users are not allowed to manipulate the device in certain ways, or use certain features or programs.

This mode disallows users from using many features of devices, for the purpose of showing a very specific use or feature.

It is mostly used by those who wish to showcase an application or feature of a device, but do not want those who may use the device to affect anything else, such as settings, passwords, installing/uninstalling other applications, accessing emails, etc.

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Single application tablet possible?

Possible Duplicate: How to make run only a single application with all other application stopped? Background: I would like to create a weather station alarm clock from an Android Tablet. This would sit on my bedside table. When I tap the screen…
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Android as HTML5 kiosk/appliance

What's involved in transforming a rooted Android device (in my case, a Nook Touch) into a real HTML5 kiosk? Meaning: The user never sees any part of the Android OS GUI elements; the screen is always just a full-screen browser window located at an…
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Is there an empty/clean version of Android for tablets?

All I want is a tablet that only runs one application (developed by me) on startup. Is there a "clean" version of Android that I can use for this? By clean or empty I mean an OS without all the unwanted features. Basically, my app needs to connect…
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Permissions to run any app

I am looking for possibility to run only: phone chrome camera music player on Android device. I want to check app first before I decide to give permission to run it. I want to run Phone app but I want to block SMS app and all other messaging…
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how to restrict the user to access only my application in the tablet?

We are giving tablets to our customers with our own app installed in it. I only want the customers to work with our app only. I don't want them to watch video in youtube or chat with whatsapp. How do i restrict them to use only my application? Is…
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How to Block installing another app in android devices?

I want an Android device like mobile phones with no mobile features in it like no camera,no calling facility no sound nothing... I just want a touchscreen device with android operating system so that i can install my own app and i dont want any…
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Android tablet kiosk development

I am trying to develop a kiosk application on android. I am facing two challenges. Once the tablet getting off due to a battery drain. it is not turning on even after the battery reached 100% . is there a work around for this ? I have seen…
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Android Kiosk Mode

It would be great if someone can verify my current understanding of the Android Kiosk mode: In earlier versions than Android 5.0 there is no comparable function like the Pin Screen (turning your device into a kiosk mode) - at least not out of the…
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Only give access to one application(full screen)

I am considering using tablets for use with clients at my job and I was just wondering if there is anyway to lock users into one application. Just for theoretical purposes the application could be as simple as a sign in sheet where people would…
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How to lock screen and continue playing video?

My cats love to watch videos with insects, mice, etc. The problem is they touch the screen and sometimes close YouTube. Is there a way to keep playing the video but lock the screen?
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