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Locking Devices
What are device locks?
What is the difference between "Lock" and "Lock Devices"
As of 13.1.0 the locking behavior is the same for macOS, Windows, iOS, and non-EMM Android.
RESOLUTION
A) Lock / Unlock
Lock - Locking a client binds that client to the current model number. Meaning that if something unexpected should happen during a migration or update, a connecting client ignores any new manifests from the server (see: Upgrading your FileWave Server).
Unlock - Allows a device to be updated to the latest model.
B) Lock Device
Lock the actual screen of the device. The user will be unable to use the device till a passcode (if present) is entered.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
When you lock a device the kiosk will not be available to the user. It will open, but display a message to the user they they are blocked.
Locked device shows a lock icon or text in the client view, device info, and client monitor:
