MiniMDM uses standard Android Enterprise QR provisioning to get past prepaid carrier setup screens. It automatically deprovisions itself upon setup completion, leaving your phone completely unmanaged, private, and ready to use.
MiniMDM is completely free and privacy-first. If this project unlocked your device or saved you hours, please consider chipping in via PayPal to support test hardware and server hosting!
No rooting, no bootloader unlocking, and no complex command line tools required.
Power on your phone at the factory reset "Hi there" / Welcome screen. Tap 6 times anywhere on the blank white space. Android will automatically launch its enterprise QR code scanner.
Scan your generated QR code below. Your phone automatically joins Wi-Fi, fetches the lightweight MiniMDM package, and passes through the carrier's pre-activation setup lock.
MiniMDM automatically drops all Device Owner rights before you touch the home screen. Open MiniMDM to verify "Deprovisioned / Unmanaged", then uninstall it right from your launcher!
Configure your Wi-Fi credentials below so your device connects and provisions in a single scan without manual Wi-Fi typing.
Traditional corporate MDMs want total control over your phone. MiniMDM does the exact opposite: it unlocks the door and leaves immediately.
| Capability / Metric | Standard Corporate MDMs | MiniMDM |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Status | Permanent Device Owner | Automatically Revoked (Unmanaged) |
| Location & GPS Tracking | Active Location Collection | Zero Permissions Requested |
| Remote Lock & Wipe | Exposed Remote Wipe API | Stripped from Codebase (None) |
| Analytics & SDKs | Continuous Device Inventory | 0 SDKs, 0 Network Telemetry |
| App Uninstallability | Blocked by Administrator | Standard 1-Tap User Uninstall |
| Source Code | Proprietary / Closed | 100% Open Source & Verifiable |
Everything you need to know about the provisioning mechanics, carrier locks, and privacy.
clearDeviceOwnerApp(), relinquishing all administrative privileges. Android treats it as a standard, harmless application with zero special powers.
PROVISIONING_LEAVE_ALL_SYSTEM_APPS_ENABLED: true) and imposes no enterprise account restrictions, Google Play Store, Google Services, and personal accounts work exactly as on any normal retail phone.
Point your phone's 6-tap setup camera directly at this QR code.
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