Mobile device management (MDM) solutions like MobiControl are used by many organizations to manage their devices and keep their data secure. However, if you have a personal device that was enrolled in MobiControl and you no longer want it to be managed by your organization, you may be wondering how to remove MobiControl from Android without a password. Here are some ways to do it:
Method 1: Unenroll from MobiControl
The first method to remove MobiControl from your Android device is to unenroll it from the MobiControl server. This method requires you to have access to the MobiControl console or portal where your device is registered. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to the MobiControl console
Go to the MobiControl console or portal and log in with your credentials.
Step 2: Locate your device
Locate the device that you want to unenroll from the MobiControl server.
Step 3: Unenroll the device
Select the device and click on the “Unenroll” button to remove it from the MobiControl server.
Note:
If your device is enrolled in a device owner mode, you may need to factory reset the device to unenroll it from MobiControl.
Method 2: Remove MobiControl using ADB commands
If you don’t have access to the MobiControl console or portal, you can use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) commands to remove MobiControl from your device. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Enable USB debugging
Enable USB debugging on your Android device by going to “Settings” > “Developer options” > “USB debugging”. If you don’t see the “Developer options” menu, go to “Settings” > “About phone” and tap on “Build number” seven times to enable it.
Step 2: Connect your device to a computer
Connect your Android device to a computer using a USB cable.
Step 3: Install ADB on your computer
Install ADB on your computer by following the instructions on the Android Developer website.
Step 4: Open a command prompt
Open a command prompt on your computer and navigate to the directory where ADB is installed.
Step 5: Run ADB commands
Run the following ADB commands to remove MobiControl from your device:
adb shell pm uninstall -k –user 0 com.soti.mobicontrol
adb shell pm uninstall -k –user 0 com.soti.mobicontrol.agent
Note:
The above commands will only remove MobiControl from your device. They will not remove any data or settings associated with MobiControl.
Method 3: Use a third-party app
If the above methods don’t work for you, you can try using a third-party app to remove MobiControl from your device. There are many apps available on the Google Play Store that can uninstall system apps without root access. Some examples include:
- System App Remover
- Root App Deleter
- App Inspector
Note:
Using third-party apps to uninstall system apps can be risky and may cause instability or security issues on your device. Use them at your own risk.
People also ask:
Q: Can I remove MobiControl from my Android device without unenrolling it from the MobiControl server?
A: No, you cannot remove MobiControl from your Android device without unenrolling it from the MobiControl server. If you try to uninstall the MobiControl app without unenrolling the device, it will automatically re-install.
Q: What happens when I unenroll my device from MobiControl?
A: When you unenroll your device from MobiControl, it will no longer be managed by the MobiControl server. All the policies and settings that were pushed to the device will be removed, and the device will no longer receive updates or commands from the server.