Esper Release Notes - DevRel 19 – Esper Help

The Esper platform has been updated to DevRel19.

New Features

Google Account Permission– This feature gives users an option to restrict the number of Google accounts that can be added on the device and be used with Google apps such as Gmail, Google Play Store, Youtube etc. By default, the addition of any number of accounts is allowed, however, if the admin applies a Compliance policy by checking the box shown below, the number of allowed accounts will be restricted to the admin entered value. For example, if the admin has set it to 2, after adding two accounts on the device, further addition (or deletion) of accounts will not be possible unless a different Compliance policy is reapplied.
Note:If user has not checked this box in the applied policy, it is recommended that they disable Google Play Store to prevent installation of unapproved apps.

Local App Install– This feature allows installation of apps from unknown sources on the device. To enable this on the device, the user needs to follow these instructions.Settings->Apps and notifications-> Special app permissions ->Install Unknown Appsand choose the route they wish to install the apps from. For example, if device user chooses Chrome, they will be able to download and install apps from the Chrome browser on the device. If turned Off, the device user will not be allowed to install apps from any unknown sources.

Geofencing– Now users can access Geofence feature in dark mode and enjoy improved UI with duplicate check, fixed search and more.

Telemetry– Device metrics now increased to 15 metrics that can be accessed via Device graphs:

Esper Settings– Customers can choose to opt for Esper settings app via template or policy to be used on their device. We have added new features in this app including:

A robust means for users to be able to factory reset their device irrespective of the policy. This is made secure via the Esper settings app password protection.
We have added information regarding provisioning tenant in the about section for the user to be able to view the tenant name the device is registered in, in case they have access to multiple tenants.
There is an option to switch the kiosk app from this menu. User can choose any installed app on device to act as the kiosk app.
User can turn off the Esper logo in case they wish to use their own logo as a reseller of Esper platform.

To make these policy toggle buttons more user friendly, we have removed the word ‘Block’ from Application uninstall, USB tethering and File transfer.
Hover bubble texts have been updated for Local App install, Google Account Permission, Application uninstall policy features.
Added 7 tap on Esper logo on provision screen to show reset button if this action needs to be performed during the provisioning process.
New Telemetry System – Graphs API and Alerts API v2 now available.
New Secrets API: Feature to store and retrieve secret credentials.
Updated Device-List API: Search/Filter by serial number.
Updated Geofence API – Added model field to Geofence API.