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What's new in L4

BlueFletch Launcher 4 marks a significant step forward in frontline mobile device management. It delivers improved security, streamlined usability, and greater operational efficiency for shared workforce devices. Key updates include a redesigned configuration structure, advanced integration capabilities, an intuitive user interface, and expanded options for security and customization.

These enhancements help enterprises better secure and manage their mobile devices, meeting the demands of today’s dynamic work environments. To ensure full compatibility and optimal performance, update your BlueFletch environment to the latest version.

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Key Feature Changes

The key changes in Launcher 4 are:

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Extended Display

  • Allows users to utilize their devices with a larger screen and connected peripherals using a compatible USB docking station.

  • Creates a familiar desktop screen UI for ease of navigation while maintaining the same Launcher access and security controls.

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Application Configurations

  • Introduces a new appConfig object to centralize configurations for individual applications, including BF Support Agent, BF Chat, BF Keyboard, BF Browser, BF EPM Config, BF Remote Control, and BF Device Finder.

  • Simplifies configuration management and ensures consistency across applications.

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Application Object Variables

  • Focuses on reusable app configurations using key-value pairs.

  • Allows overriding specific fields (e.g., labels) for unique group customization.

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Custom Field Display

  • Enables the use of IMEI as a unique device identifier.

  • Allows customers to configure the Launcher to display the IMEI in the header.

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Custom Intents Platform Actions

  • Enables polling for changes or updates to the Site List URL.

  • Triggers updates via the broadcast action com.bluefletch.action.ACTION_UPDATE_SITES.

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Icon Shapes

  • Introduces the iconShape field to define app icon shapes in the main workspace.

  • Supported values: roundedCorner, square, squircle, and circle.

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Luggage Tag Geofence Support

  • Adds geofencing lockdown functionality for cellular connected devices.

  • Automatically locks devices when they exit the geofence perimeter.

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Quick Start Widget

  • Supports layout options like columnSpan and rowSpan.

  • Offers dynamic placement and widget functionality (i.e., as a footer or anywhere in the workspace).

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Search Widget

  • Added support for a search widget that can be placed in the footer.

  • Supports criteria conditions for preferred display locations.

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Secure Device

  • Introduces a dedicated secureDevice config block.

  • Adds a new enabled field to easily toggle secureDevice mode on or off.

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Site Information Service Updates

  • Supports immediate updates via the broadcast action com.bluefletch.action.ACTION_UPDATE_SITES.

  • Eliminates the need for manual siteListUrl changes.

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Tabbed Layouts

  • Introduces tabbed layouts for app grouping.

  • Includes a widget with shortcuts to tab pages.

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Package Name Change

To better support Google App Verification, Launcher will now start using the package name com.bluefletch.ems.emm.launcher to align with the current package downloaded from the Managed Play Store. If your Launcher is installed from the Managed Play Store, you are already using the correct package name. If you downloaded Launcher from the BFE Portal, you are most likely using the old com.bluefletch.launcher namespace. In this scenario, refer to the Upgrading to L4 section for more information.

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Configuration Changes

You should be able to use your current Launcher 3 configuration with the new Launcher 4. Some newer features may require using the new app configuration section, but you can make those changes after you've upgraded the Launcher application.

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Upgrading to Launcher 4

Migrating from Launcher 3 to Launcher 4 equips your devices with the latest feature enhancements, new functionalities and improved performance. Launcher 4 also aligns strongly with Google Play app policies and requirements requiring a namespace change for customers that use the sideload version of the APK. Because of this, BlueFletch has provided both manual and automated procedures to ensure a smooth upgrade from Launcher 3 to Launcher 4.

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Release Notes:

Click here for Launcher 4 release notes.

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