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Sophos Mobile Control on Windows Pc

Developed By: Sophos Limited

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 744 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 9.7.10339
Size 14.2 MB
Release Date June 26, 24
Category Business Apps

App Permissions:
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service. [see more (30)]

What's New:
Bug fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
Sophos Mobile is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution that allows companies to easily manage, control and secure Android, iOS, macOS, Windows 10 and Chrome devices (like Ch... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Sophos Mobile Control and install on Windows PC. Sophos Mobile Control is free Business app, developed by Sophos Limited. Latest version of Sophos Mobile Control is 9.7.10339, was released on 2024-06-26 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500,000. Overall rating of Sophos Mobile Control is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 744 users, 90 users had rated it 5*, 496 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Sophos Mobile Control on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Sophos Mobile Control on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Sophos Mobile Control on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Sophos Mobile Control using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Sophos Mobile Control" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Sophos Mobile Control on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Sophos Mobile Control" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

Discussion

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Sophos Mobile is a Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution that allows companies to easily manage, control and secure Android, iOS, macOS, Windows 10 and Chrome devices (like Chromebooks) from a single web console. The Sophos Mobile Control app allows you to enroll your device with Sophos Mobile. Your organization can then configure device policies, distribute apps and further secure your device.

IMPORTANT: This app will not function without the appropriate Sophos management console in place. Only install the app if advised by your organization.

Key features

• Report the device compliance status.
• Trigger device synchronization with the Sophos Mobile management console.
• Install apps from an Enterprise App Store.
• Display all compliance violations.
• Find the device when it’s lost or stolen.
• Receive messages from the Sophos Mobile management console.
• Display privacy and support information.

The app uses the Device Administrator permission.

The app can access the device’s location in the background to let your organization find the device when it’s lost or stolen. The app doesn’t routinely monitor or record your location.

Sophos Mobile supports the extended MDM management features of devices with Samsung Knox, LG GATE or SONY Enterprise API.

For more information, visit https://www.sophos.com/mobile
Bug fixes
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to write the apn settings.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String].
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows mounting and unmounting file systems for removable storage.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to read the sync settings.
Allows applications to write the sync settings.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows read access to the device's phone number(s].
Allows an application to request deleting packages.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.