Device Owner Setup

Device Owner mode gives Stealth complete control over your Android device, enabling advanced features like app management, system-wide restrictions, and enhanced security policies without requiring root access.

Important: Device Owner setup requires a factory reset device or a device going through initial setup. This QR code must be scanned during the Android setup wizard.

What is Device Owner?

Device Owner is an Android enterprise feature that allows a management app to have full administrative control over the device. With Stealth as Device Owner, you get:

  • Full App Control - Enable, disable, or hide any app on the device
  • System Settings Access - Modify system settings without additional permissions
  • Policy Enforcement - Apply security policies across the entire device
  • No Root Required - All these features work without rooting your device

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Factory Reset Your Device

Device Owner can only be configured during the initial Android setup wizard. If your device is already set up, you'll need to factory reset it first.

Backup your data! A factory reset will erase all data on your device. Make sure to backup photos, contacts, and important files before proceeding.
  1. Go to Settings → System → Reset options
  2. Select Erase all data (factory reset)
  3. Confirm and wait for the device to reset

Step 2: Enter QR Provisioning Mode

When your device boots into the Android setup wizard:

  1. At the "Hi there", "Let's go!", or Welcome screen, tap the screen 6 times rapidly in the same spot
  2. The device will prompt you to scan a QR code for enterprise provisioning
  3. If prompted, connect to WiFi first so the device can download Stealth

Step 3: Scan the Device Owner QR Code

Scan the QR code below with your device's camera during the setup wizard:

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Step 4: Complete Setup

After scanning the QR code:

  1. Your device will download Stealth from our servers
  2. The app will be automatically installed and configured as Device Owner
  3. Follow any remaining prompts to complete the Android setup
  4. Once setup is complete, open Stealth and sign in with your account

Verifying Device Owner Status

To confirm Stealth is properly configured as Device Owner:

  1. Open Stealth on your device
  2. Go to App Manager → Settings (gear icon)
  3. Look for Device Owner Status - it should show "Device Owner"

Alternative: ADB Setup

If you have access to a computer with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can set up Device Owner without a factory reset:

  1. Install Stealth on your device normally
  2. Enable Developer Options and USB Debugging
  3. Connect your device to a computer with ADB installed
  4. Run the following command:
adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.fatal.stealthvpn/.StealthDeviceAdminReceiver
Note: This ADB method only works if there are no other accounts on the device. You may need to remove all accounts (Google, Samsung, etc.) from Settings first.

Troubleshooting

QR code not scanning Make sure you're at the initial setup wizard (after 6 taps) and the device is connected to WiFi
"Already has owner" error The device already has a Device Owner. Factory reset is required.
Download fails Check your WiFi connection. The device needs internet to download Stealth.
ADB command fails Remove all accounts from the device first, then try again.