A step-by-step guide to deploying and enrolling the Senturo app on Android devices via Microsoft Intune
Overview
To successfully manage and track Android devices using Senturo through Microsoft Intune, you must deploy the Senturo app from the Managed Google Play Store and configure it with your organization’s account token. This guide walks you through the entire setup process from app installation to device enrollment.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add Senturo app to Intune
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Open Microsoft Intune and go to Apps > Android > Android apps.
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Click + Create.
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Under App type, choose Managed Google Play app.
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Click Select, then search for Senturo in the Google Play window.
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Choose Senturo from the list and click Select.
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Click Sync and wait up to a minute (keep hitting Refresh) until Senturo shows in the Android apps list.
Step 2: Assign Senturo to Devices
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Once Senturo appears in the list, click into the Senturo app name.
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Click Properties, then Edit next to Assignments.
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Under Required, assign the app to the desired group(s).
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Click Review + save, then click Save again.
Step 3: Add App Configuration with Token
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Go to Apps > Configuration > Create > Managed devices.
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Choose the following options:
- Name: Senturo
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Platform: Android Enterprise
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Profile Type: All Profile Types
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For Targeted App, click Select App and choose Senturo and click Next.
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Under Configuration settings format, select Enter JSON data.
The editor will be prefilled. Locate and delete the following block:
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{
"key": "device_id",
"valueString": ""
}
In the remaining token block, paste your actual Senturo Account Token (from your PLIST file):
{
"key": "token",
"valueString": "<your-token-here>"
}
Step 4: Configure Permissions
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Click + Add to configure permissions and add the following:
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READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
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READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
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NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES
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POST_NOTIFICATIONS
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ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION
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ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
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ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
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For each permission, change Permission state to Auto grant.
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Click Next, assign the same groups as earlier, then click Next and Create.
Final Steps: Enroll Devices
Once the app is successfully installed on the devices, there can be a delay of up to 20 minutes before the device receives the configuration and permissions payload.
You’ll know it’s ready when the device receives a system notification:
"Senturo has location access - Your org allows Senturo to access your location."
Once this notification appears, open the Senturo app on the device, it will automatically enroll and appear in your Senturo dashboard.
Additional End-User Prompts
Senturo requires two optional but recommended permissions from the end user:
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Battery optimization exemption
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Run in the background
These permissions help ensure Senturo restarts automatically if closed. The app will still function if these are declined, but performance and reliability will be significantly improved with them enabled.
Conclusion
Deploying Senturo via Intune enables seamless Android device enrollment across your organization. With token-based authentication, managed app configurations, and auto-granted permissions, setup is fast, scalable, and secure. Just ensure devices are given time to sync, and notify users about the two optional permission prompts.
FAQs
Q: Why isn’t my device showing as enrolled in Senturo yet?
A: There may be a delay (up to 20 minutes) before the device receives the configuration. Make sure the device is online and the app has been launched.
Q: Can the user skip the battery/background prompts?
A: Yes. These permissions are optional. The app will still function, but automatic relaunch behavior may be limited.
Q: What does the Senturo token do?
A: It links the installed Senturo app to your organization’s account and enables automatic enrollment.