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How to Set Up Android Zero-Touch Enrollment

Set up Android Zero-Touch Enrollment (ZTP) in Applivery for bulk, automated provisioning of organization-owned Android Devices.

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TL;DR

Android Zero-Touch Enrollment streamlines the deployment of Android devices by automating configuration and enrollment.

Warning

Zero-touch Enrollment is a Google service that requires Google Mobile Services (GMS) and is not available on AOSP Devices. To enroll AOSP Devices, use QR code provisioning. See AOSP Android Management for details.

Android Zero-touch Enrollment or Android Zero-touch Provisioning (ZTP) is a Device Enrollment method provided by Google that streamlines the Enrollment and easy deployment of organization-owned Android Devices in bulk.

Advantages of Zero-touch

  • One-time setup.

  • Aids large-scale Enterprise Device rollout.

  • Allows resellers to add Devices to the Portal, easing the Enrollment process.

  • Admins can set up the Device with the necessary Apps and profiles, and it gets applied automatically on Device activation.

Pre-requisites for Zero-touch

  • Android Zero-touch Enrollment is supported for Devices running Android 9.0 or later, purchased from specified reseller partners.

  • You need a Zero-touch Portal account, which can be obtained by contacting your reseller.

Warning

A Google account (associated with your corporate e-mail) is required to set up the Android Zero-touch Portal.

Integrate Applivery with Zero-touch

1
Link Zero-touch to Applivery

Once in the Applivery Dashboard, head to the Settings section and select the Android Zero-touch 2 from the left-hand menu.

You will need to link your Zero-touch to Applivery and follow the on-screen steps.

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View Devices in the Zero-touch portal

Once the integration has been successfully completed, you just need to click on View Devices in the Zero-touch portal 2.

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3
Add a new configuration

A new window will open in your browser, where you will find the Configurations 3 section. You can add a new configuration by simply clicking the + Add configuration 4 button placed on the right side of the screen.

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Configure the DPC
Warning

At this stage, you need to provide a name for the configuration and fill in the required fields. Pay close attention when selecting Android Device Policy in the corresponding DPC field. Additionally, you can learn how to obtain the JSON for the DPC extras field here.

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Save the configuration

The last step in the Portal is to associate the created configuration with the Devices. To do that, just select the configuration that is to be automatically applied to the added Devices and click the Save button.

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Adding the configuration to your Devices

Once the configuration is created, navigate to the Devices section from the left-side menu. Here, you’ll find a list of Devices currently active with Zero-touch that need to be assigned a configuration. This ensures that automatic enrollment points to the correct configuration, allowing the Device to enroll properly.

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To assign a configuration, select Edit on the desired Device. Then, choose the appropriate configuration from the drop-down menu.

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From this point on, the Device will automatically enroll in Applivery after a factory reset, requiring no additional action.

Obtain the JSON for the DCP extras field

1
Navigate to Android Smart Enrollments

Once in the Applivery Dashboard, navigate to Automation 4, select Smart Enrollments 5, and choose Android 6 as the platform from the left-hand menu.

2
Select Zero-touch

Then, click on the vertical dots 7 located at the end of the Smart Enrollment you wish to configure within the Zero-touch Portal and select Zero-touch 8.

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3
Copy the JSON

A modal view will appear, allowing you to input additional configurations and Copy 9 the necessary JSON for the DPC extras.

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Key Takeaways

  • Zero-Touch Enrollment simplifies Android device deployment.
  • Integration with Applivery allows for automated device configuration.
  • Proper configuration in the Zero-Touch portal is crucial for successful enrollment.
  • The DPC extras JSON is required for configuring Android Device Policy.
  • Assigning configurations to devices ensures automatic enrollment after a factory reset.

Android Zero-touch Enrollment is a Google service for bulk deployment of organization-owned Android devices. It streamlines enrollment and simplifies device setup.

It offers one-time setup, aids large-scale device rollouts, allows resellers to add devices, and automatically applies apps and profiles upon device activation.

Devices must run Android 9.0 or later and be purchased from specified reseller partners. You also need a Zero-touch Portal account and a Google account linked to your corporate email.

No, Zero-touch Enrollment requires Google Mobile Services (GMS) and is not available on AOSP devices. For AOSP devices, QR code provisioning should be used.

You can obtain a Zero-touch Portal account by contacting your specified reseller partner. A Google account associated with your corporate email is required for setup.

In the Applivery Dashboard, go to the Settings section and select Android Zero-touch from the left-hand menu. Follow the on-screen steps to link your Zero-touch account.

In the Applivery Dashboard, navigate to Automation > Smart Enrollments > Android. Select "Zero-touch" from the vertical dots of your desired Smart Enrollment to copy the JSON.

After creating a configuration, go to the "Devices" section in the Zero-touch portal. Select "Edit" on the desired device and choose the appropriate configuration from the drop-down menu.

Last updated: June 9, 2026