AppConfig File

A configuration file is generated to configure the app in an EMM Console. The app settings in the configuration file are presented in the table below.

Configuration file settings

Configuration key

Description

Type

Value

Default value

LicenseActivationCode

App activation code

String

App activation code consisting of 20 Latin letters and numerals. To activate the app with an activation code, you need internet access to connect to Kaspersky activation servers.

If you leave the field blank, the app will be activated with a trial license. The trial license is valid for 30 days. When the trial license expires, all features of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android mobile app are disabled. To continue using the app, you must purchase a commercial license.

 

EulaAcceptanceConfirmationV1

<License Agreement link>

Choice

This setting is available only for VMware AirWatch.

Accepted – I confirm that I have fully read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of this End User License Agreement.

Declined – I do not accept the terms and conditions of this End User License Agreement (EULA).

To accept the terms and conditions of the EULA for all mobile devices, you need internet access to connect to Kaspersky servers.

If you chose Declined, the app will ask the user to accept the terms and conditions of the EULA. Mobile device users can accept the conditions in the Initial Configuration Wizard.

 

EulaAcceptanceCodeV1

License Agreement code

String

These settings are available only for VMware AirWatch.

Use EulaAcceptanceCodeV1 if you want to accept a single End User License Agreement (EULA). Use EulaAcceptanceCodesV2 if you want to accept several EULAs at the same time. The EulaAcceptanceCodesV2 field must contain a semicolon-separated list of EULA codes: "<EULAid1>;<EULAid2>;<EULAid3>;...".

License Agreement code is contained in the End User License Agreement.

To learn License Agreement code:

  1. Copy the License Agreement link (EulaAcceptanceConfirmationV1) from the EMM Console.
  2. Paste the link into the browser.

    The End User License Agreement (EULA) opens.

  3. Read the terms and conditions of this EULA and find the License Agreement code.

    To accept the terms and conditions of the EULAs for all mobile devices, you need internet access to connect to Kaspersky servers.

If you leave the fields blank, the app will ask the user to accept the terms and conditions of the EULAs. Mobile device user can accept the conditions in the Initial Configuration Wizard.

If you specify the values of both fields, the terms and conditions of all EULAs specified in them will be accepted.

 

EulaAcceptanceCodesV2

License Agreement codes

String

 

KscServer

Kaspersky Security Center Administration Server address and port

String

DNS name or IP address of the Kaspersky Security Center Administration Server and port number. Enter the address as follows: <server address>:<port>. If you enter the server address without specifying the port, the app will use the default port 13292.

<server address>:13292

DisableNotification

Disable app notifications before connecting to Kaspersky Security Center

Boolean

True – Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android hides all app notifications. Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android hides notifications until the device connects to Kaspersky Security Center. After connecting, the app shows all notifications. You can disable certain app notifications in the policy settings.

Do not disable app notifications if you do not use Kaspersky Security Center. This could cause a user to miss receiving notifications about a license expiration. In this case, the app would stop performing its functions.

False – Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android shows all app notifications.

False

ScanScheduleType

Scan run mode

Choice

AfterUpdate – Start a virus scan after a database update. The app updates anti-virus databases according to the defined schedule (UpdateScheduleType).

Daily – Start a virus scan once a day. Configure the scan start time (ScanScheduleTime).

Weekly – Start a virus scan once a week. Select the day of the week to start a virus scan (ScanScheduleDay) and configure the time (ScanScheduleTime).

Off – Autostart of a virus scan is disabled.

Irrespective of which value is set, the device user can manually start a virus scan.

AfterUpdate

ScanScheduleDay

Day of scan

Choice

Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday

You can select only one value for this setting.

Monday

ScanScheduleTime

Time of scan

String

The time can be indicated in 24-hour format (for example, 13:00) or 12-hour format (for example, 10:30 P.M.).

8:00

ScanScheduleLock

Block configuration of the scan run mode

Boolean

True – The user cannot access the virus scan run mode settings within the app settings.

False – The user can configure the virus scan run mode and, for example, disable autostart of a virus scan.

True

ScanOnlyExecutableFiles

Types of files to scan (Virus Scan)

Choice

AllFiles – Scan all files.

OnlyExecutables – Scan only executable files. Executable files are files with the .apk (.zip), .dex, or .so extension.

In Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android Service Pack 4 Maintenance Release 1, you cannot enable scanning of executable files only.

AllFiles

ScanArchives

Scan archives with unpacking

Boolean

True – The app unpacks archives and scans their contents.

False – The app scans only the archive files.

The app scans only archives with the .zip (.apk) extension.

In Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android Service Pack 4 Maintenance Release 1, you cannot disable scanning of contents of archives.

True

ScanActionOnThreatFound

Action on threat detection (Virus Scan)

Choice

Quarantine – The app puts detected objects in Quarantine. Quarantine stores files as archives, so they cannot harm the device. The Quarantine lets you delete or restore the files that were moved to isolated storage.

Delete – The app deletes the detected objects.

Skip – The app leaves the detected objects unchanged. If the detected objects have been skipped, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android warns the user about problems in device protection. When there is an attempt to access an object on the device (such as an attempt to copy or open it), the app blocks access to the object.

AskUser – The app prompts the user to select an action for each detected object: skip, quarantine, or delete. When multiple objects are detected, the user can apply a selected action to all objects.

Information about detected threats and the actions taken on them is logged in app reports.

Quarantine

ScanLock

Block configuration of scan settings

Boolean

True – The following scan settings cannot be accessed by the user in the app settings: the type of files to scan, scanning of archives, and the action to take when a threat is detected.

False – The user can configure scan settings and, for example, select the Skip action for detected threats.

True

ScanAndProtectionAdwareRiskware

Block adware, autodialers, and apps that can be used by criminals to cause harm to the user's device and data

Boolean

True – The app detects adware and other apps that can be used by criminals to cause harm to the user's device and data.

False – The app skips adware and other apps that can be used by criminals to cause harm to the user's device and data.

True

ProtectionMode

Real-time protection mode

Choice

Recommended – The app only scans new apps once, immediately after they have been installed, as well as files from the Downloads folder.

Extended – The app scans all files that the user opens, modifies, copies, runs and saves on the device. The app also scans new apps and files from the Downloads folder.

Disabled – Real-time protection is disabled.

Recommended

UseKsnMode

Kaspersky Security Network mode

Choice

Recommended – The app exchanges data with Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android uses KSN for real-time protection of the device against threats (Cloud Protection) and the operation of Web Protection on the internet.

Extended – The app exchanges data with Kaspersky Security Network and also sends the Virus Laboratory certain performance statistics from Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android. This information makes it possible to keep track of threats in real time. No personal data is collected, processed, or stored by KSN services.

Disabled – The app does not use data from Kaspersky Security Network. You cannot enable Web Protection (EnableWebFilter). The Cloud Protection component is not available for Anti-Virus.

Recommended

ProtectScanOnlyExecutableFiles

Types of files to scan (Real-time Protection)

Boolean

AllFiles – Scan all files.

OnlyExecutables – Scan only executable files. Executable files are files with the .apk (.zip), .dex, or .so extension.

In Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android Service Pack 4 Maintenance Release 1, you cannot enable scanning of executable files only.

AllFiles

ProtectionActionOnThreatFound

Action on threat detection (Real-time Protection)

Choice

Quarantine – The app puts detected objects in Quarantine. Quarantine stores files as archives, so they cannot harm the device. Quarantine lets you delete or restore the files that were moved to isolated storage.

Delete – The app deletes detected objects.

Skip – The app leaves the detected objects unchanged. If the detected objects have been skipped, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android warns the user about problems in device protection. When an attempt is made to access an object on the device (such as an attempt to copy or open it), the app blocks access to the object.

Information about detected threats and the actions taken on them is logged in app reports.

Quarantine

ProtectionLock

Block configuration of real-time protection settings

Boolean

True – The following real-time protection settings cannot be accessed by the user in the app settings: real-time protection mode, types of files to scan, and the action to take when a threat is detected.

False – The user can configure real-time protection settings and, for example, can select the Skip action for detected threats.

True

UpdateScheduleType

Databases update run mode

Choice

Daily – Check for new anti-virus databases and download them to devices once a day. Configure the database update start time (UpdateScheduleTime).

Weekly – Check for new anti-virus databases and download them to devices once a week. Select the day of the week to start a database update (UpdateScheduleDay) and configure the time (UpdateScheduleTime).

Off – Automatic update of antivirus databases is disabled.

Irrespective of which value is set, the device user can manually start an update of anti-virus databases.

Daily

UpdateScheduleDay

Day to start a database update

Choice

Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday

You can select only one value for this setting.

Monday

UpdateScheduleTime

Database update start time

String

The time can be indicated in 24-hour format (for example, 13:00) or 12-hour format (for example, 10:30 P.M.).

8:00

UpdateScheduleLock

Block configuration of the database update run mode

Boolean

True – The user cannot access the database update run mode settings within the app settings.

False – The user can configure the database update run mode and, for example, disable autostart of anti-virus database updates.

True

AllowUpdateInRoaming

Update databases in roaming

Boolean

True – The app downloads anti-virus databases if the device is in the roaming zone. The app downloads anti-virus databases according to the defined schedule (UpdateScheduleType).

False – The app downloads anti-virus databases only if the device is in the home network.

False

EnableWebFilter

Web Protection

Boolean

True – The app uses the Web Protection component to block malicious and phishing websites on the internet. Web Protection supports Google Chrome only.

Malicious and phishing websites using the HTTPS protocol are allowed to remain unblocked if the domain is trusted. If the domain is untrusted, Web Protection blocks malicious and phishing websites.

False – Protection against malicious and phishing websites is disabled.

For the Web Protection component to work, the following conditions must be met:

  • Device users accept the Privacy Policy and the Web Protection Statement in the Initial Configuration Wizard or app settings.
  • A proxy server is configured in the browser settings:

    ProxyMode = "fixed_servers"

    ProxyServer = "127.0.0.1:3128"

    DisableSpdy = true

    DataCompressionProxyEnabled = false

    Proxy server configuration may vary depending on the Google Chrome version. For more details about configuring Google Chrome, visit the Chromium project website.

    After the Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android app is removed from the mobile device, reset the proxy server settings.

  • Use of KSN is enabled in the app settings: UseKsnMode = Recommended or UseKsnMode = Extended.
  • It is recommended to select Google Chrome as the default browser in the operating system settings.

False

EnableWebFilterLock

Block configuration of Web Protection

Boolean

True – The user cannot access Web Protection settings within the app settings.

False – The user can configure Web Protection settings and, for example, disable protection against malicious and phishing websites on the internet.

True

UpdateServer

Database update source server address

String

Address of the server hosting the database updates, for example, http://update.server.com.

If you leave the field blank, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android uses the Kaspersky database update servers.

 

AllowGoogleAnalytics

Submit data to the Google Analytics for Firebase, SafetyNet Attestation, Firebase Performance Monitoring, and Crashlytics services

Boolean

True – The app automatically submits Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Android operating data to the Google Analytics for Firebase, SafetyNet Attestation, Firebase Performance Monitoring, and Crashlytics services. This data is necessary in order to improve the performance of the app and to analyze user satisfaction. Data is transferred to the Google Analytics for Firebase, SafetyNet Attestation, Firebase Performance Monitoring, and Crashlytics services over a secure connection. Access to and protection of data is regulated by the relevant terms of use of the Google Analytics for Firebase, SafetyNet Attestation, Firebase Performance Monitoring, and Crashlytics services.

False – Submission of data to the Google Analytics for Firebase, SafetyNet Attestation, Firebase Performance Monitoring, and Crashlytics services is disabled.

True

KscDeviceNameTag

Device Name Tag for Kaspersky Security Center

String

This setting is available only for VMware AirWatch.

The tag will be added to the device name in Kaspersky Security Center. A space separates the tag and the device name. This makes it easier to find and sort devices in Kaspersky Security Center.

  • {DeviceSerialNumber} – Serial number of the device.
  • {DeviceUid} – Unique device identifier (UDID).
  • {DeviceAssetNumber} – Device asset number. This number is created internally within your organization.

You can add some values (for example, {DeviceSerialNumber} {DeviceUid}).

We recommend using only these values. VMware AirWatch supports other values, but Kaspersky Endpoint Security cannot guarantee that these values work.

 

KscGroup

Device group name

String

You can specify device groups in an EMM console. When a device is connected to Kaspersky Security Center, it will be automatically added to a subfolder of the of Unassigned devices folder. The name of the subfolder will match the group name specified in this parameter. You can then create rules for automatically moving devices from subfolders of the Unassigned devices folder to administration groups in the Managed devices folder.

If you leave the field blank, the device will be automatically added to the root of the Unassigned devices folder.

KES10

KscCorporateEmail

User's corporate email

String

You can specify users' corporate email addresses in an EMM console. These emails will be displayed in Kaspersky Security Center.

The string must be a valid email address. Other values are ignored.

 

KscDeviceName

Device name in Kaspersky Security Center

String

This setting is available only for SOTI MobiControl.

You can specify the device name displayed in Kaspersky Security Center. You can type any name or use the %DEVICENAME% macro to automatically get the device name from the SOTI MobiControl console. If you leave the field blank, the device name will be generated according to the format specified in the Kaspersky Security Center group policy.

 

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