Re: [Rockies-Edu] iPad App: Tango
Re: [Rockies-Edu] iPad App: Tango
- Subject: Re: [Rockies-Edu] iPad App: Tango
- From: Schottler Jason K <email@hidden>
- Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 23:10:54 +0000
- Thread-topic: iPad App: Tango
We are blocking both www.facebook.com as well as www.tango.me. This appears to keep the app from logging in. I also tried to get the app categorized as 12+ but that didn't go anywhere.
Airwatch does not allow you to block specific apps exactly. You can apply a compliance profile with a whitelist/blacklist of apps. If a student installs an app that violates the rule, it will install a restriction profile. We lock the iPad into single app mode with the native Apple Notes app.
Jay Schottler
Network Support Services
Mobile Device Manager/Network Engineer
Jefferson County Public Schools
email@hidden
720-641-4549 cell
303-982-2582 desk
Who’s on first?
Don't like waiting for problems to be fixed? Take a look at the Jeffco Tech Tips web site for self-help items!
-----Original Message-----
From: rockies-edu-bounces+jschottl=email@hidden [mailto:rockies-edu-bounces+jschottl=email@hidden] On Behalf Of Sachs, Josh
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 1:23 PM
To: email@hidden
Subject: [Rockies-Edu] iPad App: Tango
Hey everyone,
Within our district we have been seeing a rise in popularity of the messaging app, Tango, from students in 5th Grade and up. We have had a few incidents with kids chatting with people from around the world, and receiving adult content from strangers.
We have tried to block the domain we thought the app was using, but it still will send and receive messages. We also reached out to the company to try and figure out another possible solution to no avail.
We use Lightspeed's MDM and can only block apps based on their age rating. This app is 4+, and we have currently tried our best to not remove the app store. Removing the app store is a last resort for us.
Has anyone else had to deal with this app or another messaging like this? We have heard that the MDM Airwatch allows you to block specific apps, and we are currently researching it. Anyone using that MDM?
Sorry for the wall of text, but thanks for reading.
Josh Sachs
Weld RE-5J
IT Admin
_______________________________________________
Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored.
Rockies-edu mailing list (email@hidden)
Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription:
This email sent to email@hidden
_______________________________________________
Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored.
Rockies-edu mailing list (email@hidden)
Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription:
This email sent to email@hidden