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August 31, 2021

Knox Release Highlights - August 2021

Samsung Knox Team

We are excited to share the past month's release highlights, upcoming releases and features, and content highlights of August 2021.

 

Release highlights

  1. [Knox Capture] Knox Capture v 1.2 released on Jul. 30, 2021.
  2. [KM] Knox Manage v21.9 release planned on Sep. 01, 2021.
  3. [KCS] Knox Cloud Services v1.40 release planned on Sep. 01, 2021.

 

Upcoming releases and features

Knox Product

Version

­Description

Release Date

Knox Capture

v1.2

The major features of this release include:

  • Expanded device support:
    • Galaxy XCover 4S
    • Galaxy Tab Active Pro
    • Galaxy S20
    • Galaxy S21
  • Keystroke output support in WP-C deployments
  • Option added to disable default profile
  • New floating button scan trigger
  • License activation menu for unmanaged devices
  • Support for exporting large configurations through QR code
  • Persistent scan sessions
  • New indicators for tested app activities
  • Hardware scanner support

Jul. 30, 2021

Knox Manage

v21.9

The major features of this release include:

  • MSP Integration
  • Azure AD SSO in KM Direct Login
  • Windows 10 - Bulk enrollment
  • MGP Application Track Support
  • Cross-profile application support
  • MGP app force update support
  • Chrome browser settings in MGP web app assignments
  • ICCID value support in Managed Configuration
  • Shared device improvements
  • iOS - add iPadOS support
  • Reporting improvements
  • Support for Polish language
  • Add Device Commands for Service Admin > Delete App Data
  • New OpenAPIs
    • Get tags by device ID
    • Update device tags
    • Get device details
  • Export deleted devices list
  • Advanced search options for devices 
  • Early access Chrome OS device support

Full Release Notes available here

Sep. 1, 2021

 

Knox E-FOTA One

KCS 1.40

The major features of this release include:

  • integration with the Knox Admin portal
  • new service email filtering based on enabled services
  • Knox E-FOTA now supports Cloud REST APIs
  • improved license assignment functionality
  • force client refresh feature
  • support overnight firmware installation
  • Knox E-FOTA client is allow listed in Knox Configure
  • disable EMM group auto-sync option
  • device deletion in EMM groups improvements

Sep. 1, 2021

 

Knox Configure

KCS 1.40

The major features of this release include:

  • IT admin can select an option to self-uninstall Knox Configure agent after device configuration
  • IT admin can set Knox Configure Routines to support context-based configuration
  • End user can enter ProKiosk mode from KC Settings
  • Side key can be remapping
  • KC blocks OS FOTA upgrade before KC agent enrollment
  • IT admin can select the option of disable firmware updates from download mode
  • Location of contents download folder is changed from S OS
  • Device Sync for various Knox services
  • MSP license improvements
  • Notify users of errors when special characters are used in Bulk invites

Sep. 1, 2021

 

Knox Mobile Enrollment

KCS 1.40

The major features of this release include:

  • Consolidate notification emails across services
  • Device Sync for various Knox services
  • Remove Samsung app auto-install features in KES client

Sep. 1, 2021

 

Knox Admin Portal

KCS 1.40

The major features of this release include:

  • Integration with Knox E-FOTA
  • Show/Hide Knox services
  • Device Sync for various Knox services
  • Consolidate notification emails across services
  • Data Processing Agreement
  • Notify users of errors when special characters are used in Bulk invites

Sep. 1, 2021

 

Knox MSP Portal

KCS 1.40

The major features of this release include:

  • MSP can manage Knox Manage service on MSP portal
  • Knox E-FOTA service is available on MSP portal now (full support)
  • Show/Hide menu title of the customer’s list view

Sep. 1, 2021

 

Knox Deployment Program/Reseller Portal

KCS 1.40

The major features of this release include:

  • Reseller can create customer ID via KDP API

Sep. 1, 2021

 

Knox Service Plugin

 

The next KSP update is tentatively scheduled for 27 September.

Sep. 27, 2021*

 

*Subject to change without prior notice

 

Content highlights

 

[Knox Manage]

How Samsung is driving digital adoption in education | Samsung Knox

Schools and universities around the world are becoming increasingly reliant on digital technology. Today, smart mobile devices have enhanced the learning experience, with virtual classrooms and online study resources now a regular part of student life. But progress comes at a price. Without adequate security and control, devices can become a distraction or worse—a liability.…

[Knox E-FOTA on MDM]

Knox E-FOTA on MDM is reaching end of service - Discover more features with Knox E-FOTA One | Samsung Knox

Knox E-FOTA on MDM, one of our earlier versions for Knox E-FOTA, had reached its end of commercial sales milestone on February 2021 and the product is currently no longer available for order. As we had communicated last year, its end of service is currently slated for July 31st, 2022 and is quickly approaching…
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