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Advanced Configuration Scenarios
KB: Clear Cache, WebStorage, Cookies & Form Data
The options to Clear Cache, WebStorage, Cookies & Form Data can be found under Settings > Page & Content. Page & Content Settings Settings > Page & Content > Clear Cache Enabling this option, will clear the cache on idle timeout or home page reload.
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KB: Samsung Knox Features
Samsung devices allow us to utilise the Knox SDK to provide extra features within Kiosk Browser. Supported
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KB: Using a custom error page to reload the home page
In some circumstances standard Android WebView error messages may appear within Kiosk Browser, such as when an internet connection is not available. We generally advise using a custom error page so that end users see a user friendly interface. Standard Error Page By default
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KB: URL Parameters
You use use the below parameters as part of the homepage URL, this is particulary useful if you wish to send an identifying parameter to your website. i.e. http://www.mywebsite.com/kiosk.php?serial=%KIOSKSERIAL% %LOCALCONTENT% Points to the local content folder kioskbrowser/localcontent Example Url: %LOCALCONTENT%/index.htm %LOCALSTORAGE% Version v2.0.36 and up Points to the default storage on the device i.e. /sdcard/myfolder/index.htm Example Url: %LOCALSTORAGE%/myfolder/index.htm
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KB: Advanced & Hidden Features
Kiosk Browsers Advanced menu has many additional features that enable you to control the behaviour of your device more strictly. Whilst these are extremely useful in most environments, some of these settings should only be changed by advanced users and could cause issues on a small number of devices. The Advanced menu can be found by navigating to Settings > Advanced. Below is a breakdown of some of the most useful, with a brief description of their purpose: **Settings > Advanced > Hi
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KB: Run Kiosk Browser Above The Screen Lock
**Run Above Screen Lock ** As of Version 2.6.0 (Build 193) released on 12/07/2017, we have added a setting to change the behaviour of Kiosk Browser running above the device screen lock. By default Kiosk Browser is set to run above the screen lock; this was previously required to wake the screen when a device was connected to Remote Management. This is no longer a requirement and therefore has been included as an option. Depending on your usage you may wish to the screen lock to appear when t
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KB: Launch a third party application
Traditionally we have not supported the launching of other applications. When leaving Kiosk Browser for another application there are some potential security risks to your device. For example: the long press power menu is by default disabled on the device, once leaving kiosk browser this menu is available as normal, we cannot control this. The same applies for the recent apps button. As of version 2.0.12 it is now possible to launch installed applications via a JavaScript function but please be
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KB: Hiding / Suppressing the Keyboard Permanently
Permanently hiding or suppressing the keyboard by installing an application like "Null Keyboard" is possible. However, you should exercise **** in doing so, as this will impact access to settings. You can only use a PIN and not an alphanumeric password as Kiosk Browser only provides on-screen PIN entry in scenarios where the keyboard is not available.
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KB: Load Kiosk URL via intent broadcast
From v2.5.9 and up you can broadcast an intent from other applications to request Kiosk Browser to load another URL.
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KB: Reset WiFi
The reset WiFi setting will disable and then re-enable the WiFi, if the device is unable to access the default Kiosk URL. This function can be found under Settings > Connectivity > Reset WiFi. Connectivity Settings Once the setting has been enabled, then the WiFi check frequency sub-menu will become accessible **Settings > Connectivity > WiFi Check Frequenc
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