# Brother Mobile Deploy

> Mobile Deploy allows printer updates and configuration.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brother.mobile\_deploy\_android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brother.mobile_deploy_android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.brother.mobile_deploy_android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Brother Industries, Ltd.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 57,694
- **Rating:** 3.59 / 5 (117 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-25
- **First published:** 2018-05-31
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brother.mobile_deploy_android)
- **Website:** [http://www.brother.com](http://www.brother.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://web.global.brother/aa/privacy.html](https://web.global.brother/aa/privacy.html)

## Description

Brother Mobile Deploy is a cloud-based app that lets administrators update and configure Brother mobile printers instantly using a smartphone or tablet. With one push of a button, operators receive complete .blf package updates—firmware, settings, fonts, and templates—delivered simultaneously to an entire fleet. The app supports automatic update checks and simultaneous distribution for fast, centralized device management.

Setup is simple: install the app on mobile devices, load the administrator-provided URL, and post updates once to reach all field units. Compatible with PJ, RJ and TD series Brother printers (full model list available in product documentation), Mobile Deploy streamlines remote maintenance and reduces manual intervention. For feedback, contact Feedback-mobile-apps-lm@brother.com.

## Rankings

- #281,381 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.brother.mobile_deploy_android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Easy to use once set up
- Great for copying
- Works well with older printers
- Good performance with mobile thermal printers

### Cons

- Setup process can be difficult
- App has reliability issues
- Some users have experienced hacking concerns

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.brother.mobile_deploy_android)