In COSU mode, the device is configured to display only specified apps and serve specific purpose (e.g. self-service point of sale). FAMOC gives you two methods of using Kiosk mode:
- FAMOC home screen (FAMOC Launcher) that gives access only to several applications with little or no options to be modified,
- single application that runs constantly on a device and can’t be closed.
The FAMOC Launcher is a built-in application of the FAMOC system (versions 3.18.0 and higher) available in ADVANCED > Config center > Applications. The FAMOC Launcher is designed to display only selected applications on the home screen of the device.
FAMOC administrator can also apply configuration of the Kiosk mode. Administrator can select application allowed to be used in the device. This app will be run in Kiosk mode, i.e. users will be able to use only this application. It will not be possible to quit the app, even using hardware buttons.
Steps below explain how to configure and install these functionalities.
Installation of FAMOC Launcher
To install FAMOC Launcher go to ADVANCED > Config center > Applications and find the app on the list.
Click Install application button.
Press the Select devices button to choose devices for installation, then perform this operation using the Send button.
You can view installation progress in the Log tab.
FAMOC Launcher configuration
Go to ADVANCED > Config center > Configurations and press Add configuration.
The FAMOC Launcher configuration is available when searching by modules: Security > Device security > Launcher settings. Use the Select button to choose this configuration.
The figure below describes how to define the configuration parameters. An example of FAMOC Launcher configuration contains only Google Chrome app. Each application to be displayed using the Launcher must be defined on the list of allowed applications (Whitelisted applications) using the appropriate package name. You can also, for example add Shortcuts, set Wallpaper, decide whether you want to display WiFi or Power off buttons.
Press the Save button when configuration is ready.
Go to ADVANCED > Config center > Configurations to send this configuration to the device using Send configuration button. Then, choose the correct device and press Send.
To view installation progress and configuration delivery go to the Log tab. When operations are successfully completed, configured applications will appear on the home screen of the device. In this example there is only one app available in FAMOC Launcher: Chrome. WiFI and Power off buttons are also visible.
Configuration and Installation of the Kiosk mode
Go to ADVANCED > Config center > Configurations and press Add configuration.
Configuration of the FAMOC Launcher is available in Security > Device security section. Use the Select button to choose appropriate configuration (check compatibility column).
The figure below describes how to define the configuration parameters. In the Package part, you can enter the name of an app that will be displayed on the device. You have two options - application or launcher. You can use FAMOC Launcher (com.fancyfon.launcher) as a package to enforce the Kiosk mode but you can also use any app you want (e.g. Chrome - com.android.chrome).
The administrator can also define buttons and options which will be blocked on the device.
When ready, the Kiosk mode configuration can be sent to the device using the Send configuration button. Next, decide which devices should receive this configuration.
To view installation progress and configuration delivery go to the Log tab. When operations are successfully completed, the Kiosk mode enforces only selected applications to run on the device. Additionally, buttons and other options are blocked on the device.
Configuration and Installation of the COSU mode
For Android 9+ devices it is recommended to use COSU mode settings configuration.
Go to ADVANCED > Config center > Configurations and press Add configuration. Configuration of the COSU Mode is available in Security > Device security section. Select COSU mode settings configuration.
This configuration allows you to configure full COSU mode and gives you possibility to disable:
volume button
long pressing power button
Keyguard
home button
system information on the status bar.
When ready, COSU configuration can be sent to the device using the Send configuration button. Next, decide which devices should receive this configuration. To view installation progress and configuration delivery go to the Log tab. When operations are successfully completed, the Kiosk mode enforces only selected applications to run on the device. Additionally, buttons and other options are blocked on the device.