Force Install Apps

Created by Vasu VS, Modified on Mon, 20 Apr at 12:08 PM by Vasu VS

The Quantem Console allows admins to control how and when apps are installed on enrolled devices through Installation Type settings. When a device is enrolled into Quantem MDM, apps configured with a specific installation type are automatically handled — whether that is a forced silent installation, pre-installation recognition of OEM apps, or a complete block on app installation.

Installation Type Options

There are three Installation Type options available:

1. Force Install

Field	Details
What it does	Automatically and silently installs the app on the device as soon as it is enrolled into Quantem MDM
How it works	The app is downloaded and installed directly from the Google Play Store on highest priority — no user action required
User Interaction Required	None — completely silent
Priority	Highest — installed first upon device enrollment
Best Used For	Mandatory business apps, security tools, MDM companion apps

2. Pre-installed

Field	Details
What it does	Handles apps that are already present on the device by the OEM or device manufacturer
How it works	The console checks if the app is already installed by the OEM. If present, it is whitelisted and recognized by MDM. If not present, it can be pushed from the Play Store
User Interaction Required	None — handled silently
Best Used For	OEM pre-loaded apps, manufacturer system apps, or device-specific bundled utilities

3. Blocked

Field	Details
What it does	Completely prevents the app from being installed on the device
How it works	The app is blacklisted at the policy level. Even if the user attempts to install it from the Play Store, the installation is blocked by MDM
User Interaction Required	None — block is enforced automatically
Can the user install it?	No — fully blocked
Best Used For	Social media, entertainment, or any app not permitted on organization-managed devices

Installation Type Comparison

Installation Type	Triggered By	User Action	User Can Uninstall	Best Used For
Force Install	Enrollment / Policy assignment	None — silent	No — MDM reinstalls	Mandatory business/security apps
Pre-installed	OEM / Device manufacturer	None — silent	Depends on app type	OEM bundled or system apps
Blocked	Policy enforcement	None — auto-blocked	N/A — cannot install	Apps not permitted on managed devices