# HP Sure Admin

> HP Sure Admin enables IT administrators to securely manage firmware settings.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hp.beam\_release](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hp.beam_release)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hp.beam_release`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HP Inc.
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 32,892
- **Rating:** 3.93 / 5 (131 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2019-10-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hp.beam_release)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/privacy/ww-privacy.html](http://www8.hp.com/us/en/privacy/ww-privacy.html)

## Description

HP Sure Admin is a specialized tool designed for IT administrators managing HP Commercial PCs. It enhances firmware security by leveraging public/private key pair authentication instead of traditional passwords, ensuring safer access controls. The extension supports seamless remote management of firmware settings, allowing administrators to handle tasks securely from afar.

For local authentication, especially when accessing BIOS F10 Setup, the firmware displays a QR code that local IT personnel or authorized users can scan using the HP Sure Admin Mobile app. This process generates a one-time PIN entered into the firmware for secure user authentication. Overall, HP Sure Admin significantly strengthens firmware access security and simplifies administrative control for IT teams.

## Rankings

- #356,475 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.hp.beam_release.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

HP Sure Admin is praised for securely managing HP BIOS and firmware settings, especially with Azure Active Directory integration that simplifies access without remembering static passwords. Users find the setup process straightforward. However, the app suffers from compatibility issues leading to crashes, unclear error handling resulting in lockouts, and some consider it outdated. Overall, it offers valuable security features but has noticeable stability and usability concerns.

### Pros

- Effectively manages HP BIOS and firmware settings securely.
- Simplifies management by integrating with Azure Active Directory.
- Easy setup process.
- Reduces need to remember static local passwords.

### Cons

- App crashes shortly after launch on some devices due to compatibility issues.
- Lack of clear guidance or error codes for lockout situations.
- Reports of being outdated over time.
- Mixed reactions on app's performance and usefulness.

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