Android Kiosk mode configuration for Firefox and Chrome browsers

Note: This procedure is valid and was tested for Firefox & Chrome Browsers on Android 8.1.0 & Android 5.0.2. For more detailed information on guided access mode, refer to your Android documentation.

This procedure requires a PIN which you should record for future use.

To configure Kiosk mode:

  1. Set up the browser home page as required and bookmark the WFM URL and the TimeTrack clock URL.
  2. Select Settings > Security > Screen pinning
  3. Enable screen pinning and enable Ask for PIN before unpinning.
  4. Open your Firefox or Chrome browser and tap the square Recents button. The Recents button lists all of your active or opened apps.
  5. Locate the push pin icon within the browser window and press it.
  6. Now the chosen browser is locked in as the only app that runs. The address bar is available to switch between WFM and TimeTrack.
Some additional notes:
  • To exit you press the recents + back buttons.
  • You are prompted for a PIN when exiting Kiosk mode.