How to Get Managed App ID Last modified Date App Version Details of Built-in Android App using Intune Copilot Explorer! Built-in Android applications are the apps that come pre-installed on an Android device by the manufacturer or the operating system provider. These apps are included as part of the device’s default setup and are available to users as soon as they start using the device, without needing to download them from the Play Store.
Common built-in apps on Android devices include essential tools such as Phone, Messages, Contacts, Camera, and Settings, which are required for everyday use. In addition to these, manufacturers often add their own apps like Samsung Health, or pre-installed services such as Google Maps, to enhance the user experience.
You can also identify Android Enterprise system apps using Intune Explorer and Security Copilot. These apps come pre-installed on Android phones or tablets and are essential for the device to function correctly and maintain security.
In this post, you will find all the details on how to get built-in Android applications using Intune Copilot Explorer. It explains the steps to identify pre-installed apps on Android devices and guides managing them effectively.
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How to Get Built-in Android Applications Using Intune Copilot Explorer
Intune Copilot Explorer helps IT administrators quickly search, analyze, and manage devices in their environment. It is like a smart assistant, allowing you to run queries in natural language to get detailed information about devices, apps, configurations, and compliance status without manually digging through multiple menus.
- Sign in to the Intune admin center.
- Navigate to the Explorer tab on the left-hand side.
- In the query section, enter the prompt: “Get Built-in Android Applications“.
- Click the arrow next to the query. The Copilot will process your request and display the results.
| Overall Summary |
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| There are 1 items in the results list. This query is designed to help an Intune admin retrieve detailed information about managed applications within their environment. It filters the managed applications based on a specific type, then organizes and presents key details such as the application name, ID, publisher, platform, version, assignment status, and the last modification date. This allows the admin to easily review and manage the applications deployed within their organization. |
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Managing and Monitoring Intune Managed Applications
Regularly review managed applications in Intune to ensure all necessary apps are deployed, up-to-date, and properly assigned to users and devices. Investigate any issues or discrepancies using recommended queries to identify affected devices or users, helping troubleshoot and resolve deployment problems.
- Other Useful Queries
- Query: Get devices that have the managed app /Managed App installed on platform Managed App Platform
- Reason: This query helps identify which devices have a specific managed app installed, providing insights into app deployment across different platforms.
- Next steps to consider
- Review the list of managed applications and their details to ensure that all necessary apps are deployed and up-to-date. This helps in maintaining compliance and ensuring that users have access to the required applications.
- Investigate any discrepancies or issues with specific managed apps by using the recommended queries to identify devices or users experiencing problems. This can help in troubleshooting and resolving deployment issues.
- Use the data to plan and implement updates or changes to managed applications, ensuring that all apps are running the latest versions and are properly assigned to the necessary devices and users. This helps in maintaining a secure and efficient application environment.
End Result: Viewing Built-in Android Applications Using Intune Copilot Explorer
The end result of using Intune Copilot Explorer to get built-in Android applications shows details of managed apps on devices. For example, Adobe Acrobat Reader for Intune is listed with its Managed App ID b1cf21d3-f318-46b7-a400-e518276d6051, published by Adobe and available on the Android platform.
| Managed App | Managed App Id | Publisher | Managed app platform | Assigned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader for Intune | b1cf21d3-f318-46b7-a400-e518276d6051 | Adobe | Android | Not Assigned |
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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for 10 consecutive years! He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is also a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.