Overview
This article explains how to supervise your Android device using CloudVeil SuperVisor. This process is currently available on Windows only.
Step 1: Before You Begin
You will need:
- A Windows computer
- Your Android phone
- A USB cable (OEM)
- CloudLocker installed on the phone
- Access to the correct CloudVeil account
Step 2: Set Up CloudLocker
- Make sure CloudLocker is open.
- If you are not signed in to CloudLocker, use the CloudLocker credentials from your My Filters page, unless CloudVeil Support provided different credentials.
- Accept any permission prompts that appear.
- Before proceeding, make sure CloudLocker is turned on in Accessibility settings.
Step 3: Prepare the Phone for Supervision
Before connecting the phone to CloudVeil SuperVisor, complete these steps on the Android device.
- Sign out of all linked accounts on the phone, including Google, WhatsApp, and CloudVeil Messenger.
- Make sure CloudLocker is installed. You may be signed in or not signed in at this point.
- Open Settings on the Android device.
- Go to About phone.
- Find Build number.
- Tap Build number several times until Developer Options are enabled.
- Go back to Settings.
- Open Developer Options.
- Turn on USB Debugging.
- Accept the warning prompt if it appears.
Android settings can vary by device. If you cannot find Developer Options or USB Debugging, see Google's instructions here: Configure on-device developer options.
Step 4: Install and Sign In to CloudVeil SuperVisor
Download and install the latest version of CloudVeil SuperVisor on your Windows computer.
Or open your browser and go to manage.cloudveil.org/ios-supervisor/download/latest
Open CloudVeil SuperVisor and make sure you are signed in with the correct CloudVeil account. This should be the account you want the Android device supervised under.
Step 5: Supervise the Android Device
- Connect your Android phone to the computer using a USB cable.
- On the phone, enable USB Tethering in Settings > Network & Internet.
- If an Allow USB debugging? prompt appears on the phone, tap Allow.
- In CloudVeil SuperVisor, click on the device in the list and then click Next.
- SuperVisor will ask for permission to download the AppLocker APK. Click Yes.
- SuperVisor will show a Success! message. Click Next.
- SuperVisor will register and supervise the device.
- When finished, SuperVisor will open CloudLocker.
- Accept any permission prompts that appear.
Step 6: Additional Settings
If you need additional settings enabled, such as disabling Factory Reset or applying a more secure filter, please contact CloudVeil Support.
Result
Your Android phone is now supervised.