Googke Device Policy

If you're getting a policy update pop-up on your mobile, it might be related to Google Endpoint Management (part of your company's Mobile Device Management (MDM)). Here’s how you can check if Google Endpoint Management is installed and running on your iPhone or Android:

1. On Android Devices

To check if Google Endpoint Management or Device Policy is managing your Android device:

Step 1: Check for Device Policy App

1. Open Settings > Apps.
2. Look for the following apps:
   • Google Device Policy
   • Endpoint Management
   • Android Device Policy

If any of these apps are installed, your device is managed by your company.

Step 2: Check Device Administration Status

1. Open Settings > Security > Device Admin Apps (or Device Administration).
2. Check if Google Device Policy or Android Device Policy is listed and enabled.

Step 3: Open the Device Policy App

1. Launch Google Device Policy from your apps list.
2. Go to Menu (☰) > Status.
   • Check if it says "Your device is managed".
   • It may display your company name and policies being enforced.

2. On iPhone (iOS Devices)

To check if your iPhone is managed by Google Endpoint Management or MDM:

Step 1: Check for Device Management Profile

1. Open Settings > General > VPN & Device Management (or Profiles & Device Management on older iOS).
2. If your device is managed, you’ll see a Management Profile with the name of your company.
3. Tap the profile to view details such as the name of the management service (Google Endpoint), policies, and restrictions.

Step 2: Check the Google Device Policy App

If you have the Google Device Policy app installed:

1. Open the app and log in with your work email.
2. Check the Status section to see if your device is compliant or needs a policy update.

How to Disable or Remove Management (If Allowed)

• For Android: Go to Settings > Accounts > Work Profile, and remove the work account.
• For iPhone: Go to Settings > VPN & Device Management, select the profile, and tap Remove Management (if permitted).

Note: Removing management may result in losing access to corporate resources like email, apps, and internal services.

Conclusion

If you’re frequently receiving policy update notifications, it’s likely your company is enforcing new policies.
Would you like a step-by-step guide to manage or troubleshoot Google Endpoint Management on your device?

Since you’ve already checked the typical areas like VPN & Device Management, iPhone Storage, Notifications, and Network Settings, and you’re still getting policy update pop-ups, here are additional advanced steps to identify the issue, especially for iOS 16 or later.

1. Check for Managed Device Status

Even if there is no visible profile, your device might still be under managed supervision. Here’s how to check:

1. Open Settings > General > About.
2. Scroll down and look for "Device Management" or "Supervised".
   • If it says “This device is supervised and managed by [Organization Name]”, it’s still managed.
   • If not, your device is not officially managed, and something else is triggering the pop-ups.

2. Search for Hidden MDM or VPN Configuration

Sometimes, hidden VPN configurations may trigger this. To check thoroughly:

1. Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > VPN.

   • Ensure no inactive or hidden VPN profiles exist.
   • If present, delete them.

2. Check for Configuration Profiles using Finder (Mac):

   • Connect your iPhone to a Mac.
   • Open Finder, select your device, and check for any profiles under "Files" or "Configuration Profiles".

3. Check for Safari/Browser-Based Notifications

It’s possible that a web-based notification service is causing the pop-ups (common if you authenticated Slack via a web browser):

1. Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data.
2. Look for Slack-related domains or work-related websites.
3. Tap Remove All Website Data.

4. Check for iCloud Backup Restored Configuration

If your iPhone was restored from an iCloud Backup that once had a managed profile, the remnants might still trigger policy updates:

1. Go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Manage Storage.
2. Check for Backups of old devices that may contain configurations.
3. Erase and set up as new might be necessary if nothing else works.

5. Reinstall Slack and Check Permissions

Even though you’ve removed Slack, some permissions might be stuck at the system level.

1. Reinstall Slack from the App Store.
2. Open Slack and check if it’s prompting for device policy or management permissions.
3. Log out and delete Slack again.

6. Use Recovery Mode to Inspect

If none of the above steps reveal anything, the issue could be in low-level settings. Recovery Mode might help reset deeper configurations:

1. Put your iPhone in Recovery Mode:
   • Quickly press and release the Volume Up, then the Volume Down button. Hold the Side button until the recovery screen appears.
   • Use Finder (Mac) or iTunes (Windows) to Restore or Check for Configuration Profiles.

7. Factory Reset as a Last Resort

If nothing else works, consider performing a Factory Reset to completely remove any hidden configurations:

1. Backup your data (iCloud or Mac).
2. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings.
3. Set up the phone as new without restoring from an old backup.

Conclusion

If you’re still getting the pop-up, it’s likely due to a hidden MDM remnant or Safari-based authentication from Slack. The factory reset is the ultimate solution, but try the Recovery Mode or Mac Finder inspection first.

Let me know if you want detailed steps on the factory reset or recovery mode process!