KiwiCloud supports different enrollment methods depending on whether the device is a GMS-certified device.
GMS device
These devices use the GMA enrollment method.
Features:
No need to pre-install any apps.
When powered on (new or factory reset), the user can tap the welcome screen 6 times to enter the QR code scanning interface.
Scan the enroll QR code with the device to complete registration.
Once enrolled:
The device is managed using Google's Android Management API (AMAPI).
The system automatically installs the ADP software.
The KiwiCloud App(KCAPP) will be installed by default.
Non-GMS device
These devices use KMA or IMA registration methods. They must have the KiwiCloud App (KCAPP) installed or pre-installed, and the ADP agent will not be installed automatically.
How to distinguish between GMA, KMA, and IMA device types in KiwiCloud—and what preparations are required for each?
GMA stands for Google Managed Access
● A registered Android Enterprise account is required
● Authorize the Android Enterprise account in System Management > Android Enterprise
On first boot, tap the welcome screen 6 times to enter QR scanning
● The device can be managed without pre-installing KCAPP, but directly managed through ADP software
KMA-KiwiCloud Managed Access
Device information needs to be imported into the KC management console
Before device registration, the KCAPP needs to be pre-installed in the device's ROM
On first boot, KCAPP will auto-launch and complete registration
IMA - iMinKit Managed Access
An iMin Admin syncs device ownership from the iMin-KC system to KiwiCloud. Devices appear under Device Registration > Pending Management in an inactive state
The iMin Admin manually or batch registers the devices
Once registered, Institution Admins can manage the devices
No KCAPP installation is required; devices are managed via the legacy IoT interface
Older iMin devices with updated ROM + KC SDK can be upgraded to support KMA management
For iMin legacy devices below Android 14, it will be managed by iMinKit Manage Access(IMA)
For all iMin devices above Android 14, it will be managed by KiwiCloud Manage Access(KMA)
For all GMS devices above Android 11, KiwiCloud can manage across different brands with Google Manage Access (GMA)