Zebra LifeGuard for Android User's Manual

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A lifetime security guard for your Zebra Android mobile devices

for Android

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You're ready to deploy rugged
Android devices in your
business...but managing Android
security updates isn't easy.

In just 10 short years, Android has become the world’s leading
mobile operating system, rising from 5% to 87% of the world’s
marketshare between 2010 and 2020.1 The same intuitive touch
applications that made consumers embrace Android serve the
business world well, simplifying processes, increasing worker
productivity and practically eliminating the need for training.
But unlike the consumer world, keeping Android updated to
secure your mobile devices in the business world is challenging.
Consumers receive notifications of updates that they can accept
with the press of a finger. But implementing OS security updates
is more complex in the business world.

You need visibility as soon as updates become available, and
you need to identify which Zebra devices are eligible for the
updates. You need to validate that your apps will work on the
updated version — and you need time to complete any required
app modifications, before updates are performed or Google
discontinues security updates on the older version of Android
installed on your devices. You need a way to easily execute
updates so your devices can remain in the hands of your workers —
instead of your technical support staff. You need a way to manage
the update process so that you can be sure all devices are updated
in a timely manner to eliminate security threats. You'll need to keep
track of the versions of Android in your Zebra devices. And you'll
need OS security support throughout the entire multi-year long
lifecycle of your Zebra rugged enterprise mobile devices.

LifeGuardTM for AndroidTM does it all.

LifeGuard for Android — the easy way to keep
your rugged Zebra Android devices secure,
every day of their extended lifecycle.

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Introducing LifeGuard for Android

A lifetime security guard for all of
your Zebra rugged Android devices.

LifeGuard is the industry’s first comprehensive Android security solution, created
to make it easy to keep your Zebra Android mobile devices secure. Everything
you need to stay on top of Android security updates is always at your fingertips
with LifeGuard. And LifeGuard is included with every Zebra OneCare™ Support
Service agreement — there’s no extra charge for this invaluable capability.

Zebra's LifeGuard for Android —

the complete and proven security update solution

for your Zebra Android rugged mobile devices.

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LifeGuard Services

Included with your Zebra OneCare contract

Keep your Zebra Android devices secure
with regular security/patch updates

You get access to timely updates to address new, emerging threats
throughout the term of your Zebra OneCare contract. And you
never need to remember to check for updates. Just sign up for
email notification and you’ll receive a notice as soon as an update
is available.

Smooth migration to the next Android OS
with the right security support

When a new version of Android is released, we continue to provide
regular security updates for your current Android OS for a full
year, giving you the time you need to plan and execute a smooth
migration to the new Android OS.

Zebra goes beyond Android Enterprise Recommended
(AER) requirements to ensure device security

Google's respected Android Enterprise Recommended (AER)
program requires the delivery of security updates for Android
products every 90 days for 5 years. Zebra goes a step further,
providing updates every 30 days during the majority of the product
service life — and updates are available for up to 10 years.

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The
result? The security updates you need to keep your Zebra rugged
devices secure are available every day of their extended lifecycle.
For more detailed information about Android updates, please see
Zebra's LifeGuard FAQs.

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Get instant visibility into available
updates for your specific devices

Determining what updates are available, their level of priority and
how relevant they are can be a daunting task. LifeGuard makes it
easy. You get complete visibility through your supported EMM or
the LifeGuard Analytics
need to assess the security risk of your devices and determine your
update options.

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report, which provides the information you

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Get end-to-end revolutionary control of your
update process through your supported EMM

Deploying OS security updates is often a very time­consuming, complex and costly manual process. That's why
we've empowered EMM partners to implement LifeGuard
Over The Air (OTA) for Android.

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Two key features are
available through any supported EMM: zero-touch over­the-air OS updates and real-time update management.
The result? Updating Android in your Zebra mobile devices
couldn't be easier.

Anywhere, anytime updates for your
Zebra Android mobile devices

Update your devices faster and more efficiently than ever
before with comprehensive and flexible over-the-air
update capabilities. With policies and rules, you’re in
complete control over if and when updates take place —
the choice is always yours. You can accept the suggested
updates for your devices or select your preferred update.
Or, you can simply keep your current OS version if you
are not ready to migrate. You can update devices over­the-air regardless of how they are connected — WiFi or
cellular. You can update all devices, devices in a specific
department or a specific type of device. You can schedule
updates at a specific time or deploy updates immediately
for critical security patches. And while updates can be
downloaded to your device via Zebra's cloud server, you
can also use your own local server, reducing the impact on
your network, bandwidth requirements, time and cost.

Easily monitor and manage update status in real time

Ensuring all updates are complete can be a nearly­impossible task. But now, impossible becomes reality. Get
the visibility you’ve been looking for through your EMM
– the total number of devices requiring updates, number
of successful updates completed and any outstanding
updates. Get detailed status with a comprehensive view
that presents the specific status of each device. The result?
Simplified OS management, minimal management cost and
pain-free timely updates.

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LifeGuard — a valuable Mobility DNA solution

LifeGuard is just one solution in Zebra’s Mobility DNA, the

industry's most mature suite of Android business and technical

solutions. Mobility DNA makes it easier to develop, deploy,

manage, support and optimize Zebra Android mobile devices

and their Android applications in your enterprise.

Get a lifetime security guard for your

Zebra Android rugged mobile devices with

ifeGuard and Zebra OneCare.

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For more information on LifeGuard, please visit

zebra.com/lifeguard

To protect your Zebra mobile devices with a Zebra

OneCare support contract, please visit

online.zebra.com/zebraonecare

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LifeguardTM for AndroidTM security updates are governed by Zebra’s restricted software End User License Agreement (EULA). Under the
EULA agreement, LifeGuard security software updates can only be downloaded to entitled Zebra devices. Entit led Zebra devices include

those devices which are s till within t he fir st 90 days (warranty entitlement) or protected by a Zebra OneCare Support Services agreement.

1. Android Marketshare & Other Stats, Infographic; TechJury, July 25, 2020; https://techjury.net/blog/android-market-share/#gref

2. The number of years that security updates are available is product dependent.

3. To view Zebra's LifeGuard FAQs, please visit https://www.zebra.com/content/dam/zebra_new_ia/en-us/solutions-verticals/product/

Software/Mobility%20Software/lifeguard-for-android/faq%27s/lifeguard-faq-customer-facing.pdf

4. The LifeGuard Analytics report is available through the VisibilityIQ™ OneCare™ cloud- based p ortal that is included with every Zebra

OneCare™ service contrac t.

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