Microsoft Intune adds Android XR management for devices like Samsung Galaxy XR, enabling enrollment, policy, and app deployment via Android Enterprise foundations. Initial support treats XR as specialty devices under Intune Plan 2; kiosk, custom launchers, OEMConfig, and Remote Help are not supported yet.
Microsoft Intune now supports Android XR device management. IT teams can enroll and manage Samsung Galaxy XR headsets using Android Enterprise flows.
Main feature and impact
Intune adds core Android Enterprise management for Android XR devices. IT admins can enroll XR headsets as Fully Managed or Dedicated devices. Policies, baseline security, and Managed Google Play app distribution work as expected. Devices appear in the Intune admin center for visibility and monitoring. This extends existing Android Enterprise security foundations to immersive XR hardware.Practical implications
Organizations can begin evaluation and limited deployment of XR headsets with familiar Intune workflows. Enrollment, policy assignment, and app deployment are available immediately. Kiosk, custom launchers, OEMConfig, and Remote Help are not supported at launch. Intune Plan 2 SKU is required today, with Windows 365 license availability planned later in 2026. Admins should plan for phased feature adoption.“This release reflects close collaboration between Microsoft, Google, and Samsung, and extends familiar Intune and Android Enterprise enrollment, policy, and app management capabilities to Android XR.”Microsoft recommends starting testing now and planning for advanced scenarios later. Monitor Intune release notes and documentation for platform updates. As Android XR gains APIs and capabilities, Intune will expand management coverage accordingly.
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