# Managed Home Screen

> A Microsoft Intune managed, multi App Kiosk mode launcher

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.launcher.enterprise](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.launcher.enterprise)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.microsoft.launcher.enterprise`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Microsoft Corporation
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 117,515
- **Rating:** 3.88 / 5 (566 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.0.114831
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2018-04-03
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.launcher.enterprise)
- **Website:** [http://www.microsoft.com](http://www.microsoft.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=248686](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=248686)

## Description

The Managed Home Screen Chrome extension is designed specifically for organizations using Microsoft Intune to manage corporate-owned devices. It enables a Multi App Kiosk mode launcher that restricts device access to approved applications and websites, providing a secure and focused user environment.

With features like centralized large-scale device deployment, customizable home screen layouts, and easy pinning of websites, this extension allows IT administrators to remotely configure and lock down devices for specific organizational use cases. It replaces the default launcher to ensure devices operate within the intended scope, enhancing productivity and security. Note that this app is intended for organizational deployment only and requires an active Microsoft Intune subscription for management.

## Rankings

- #205,616 — Overall
- #10 — manage

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WEATHERCLOCK_PROVIDER`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BIND_APPWIDGET`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS`
- `android.permission.STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.actionlauncher.playstore.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher2.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.cyanogenmod.trebuchet.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.permission.APP_PLATFORM`
- `com.huawei.android.totemweather.permission.ACCESS_WEATHERCLOCK_PROVIDER`
- `com.lge.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.microsoft.launcher.enterprise.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.microsoft.launcher.enterprise.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.samsung.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.teslacoilsw.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.yandex.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `huawei.android.permission.HW_SIGNATURE_OR_SYSTEM`

## Review summary

Managed Home Screen is designed primarily for enterprise-managed devices controlled via MDM like Intune, offering good lockdown and simplification features. However, many users experience frequent device setup errors and lack of support on several devices, making it impractical for small businesses or personal use. The app has bugs affecting Wi-Fi selection and background customization, alongside restrictive lockscreen behavior. Users appreciate its potential and Microsoft backing but desire more polish, customization options, and better support across device types.

### Pros

- Works well on managed devices controlled by Intune or other MDM, fulfilling its intended purpose.
- Provides good utility to lock down devices or simplify user interface for specific use cases like kiosk mode.
- Offers customization options for kiosk mode, including shortcut configurations and background settings.
- Developed by Microsoft, which adds credibility and potential for integration with enterprise solutions.
- Promising app for enterprise device management with potential for further improvements.

### Cons

- Frequent 'device not set up' or 'device not supported' errors reported across various devices like Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi, leading to usability issues.
- App requires device enrollment with an organization's MDM, making it unsuitable or too complex for small businesses or personal use.
- Bugs and quirks such as Wi-Fi selection not working in kiosk mode, inconsistent background image application, and problematic screensaver lock implementation causing user inconvenience.
- Lack of features like branding wallpapers, admin unlock PIN documentation, and support for landscape mode on tablets.
- Unwanted automatic changes to wallpaper and intrusive UI elements like a restrictive screensaver, which frustrate users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.microsoft.launcher.enterprise)