check before: 2026-01-06
Product:
Intune
Platform:
Android, Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact
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Summary:
Intune's February release adds two new Managed Home Screen RBAC permissions—TemporarilySuspendManagedHomeScreen and RestoreManagedHomeScreen—to the School Administrator and Help Desk Operator roles, enhancing Android device management. No admin action is needed, but reviewing role assignments and updating documentation is recommended.
Details:
Expected with Intune's February (2602) service release, we are introducing two new role-based access control (RBAC) permissions for Managed Home Screen to enhance role capabilities and streamline device management workflows. Additionally, these roles will be included in the School Administrator and Help Desk Operator built-in roles:
TemporarilySuspendManagedHomeScreen
RestoreManagedHomeScreen
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Created:
2026-01-06
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2026-01-06
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Risk of Mismanagement
With the addition of new RBAC permissions, there is a potential for mismanagement of device settings if administrators are not adequately trained or informed about the new capabilities, leading to unintended device configurations.
- roles: School Administrator, Help Desk Operator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/fundamentals/role-based-access-control
User Experience Disruption
If the new permissions are misused or not properly understood, it could lead to disruptions in the Managed Home Screen functionality for end users, negatively impacting their experience with Android devices.
- roles: School Administrator, Help Desk Operator
- references: https://aka.ms/IntuneWN
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explanation for non-techies**
In the world of managing technology in schools and businesses, changes are often made to improve how devices are controlled and maintained. Recently, a change has been introduced to Intune, a tool used for managing devices like Android tablets and phones. This change involves adding two new permissions to specific roles, which are essentially like job titles that define what tasks a person can perform within the system.
Think of these roles like different positions in a company. For example, a School Administrator might be like a principal who oversees the whole school, while a Help Desk Operator is like a tech support person who helps fix problems when they arise. With the new update, these roles now have additional abilities to manage the screens on Android devices.
The new permissions are called "Temporarily Suspend Managed Home Screen" and "Restore Managed Home Screen." Imagine these permissions as the ability to temporarily close a book and then open it again. If a device is having issues, the administrator can temporarily "close" the device's home screen to fix the problem and then "open" it again once everything is sorted out.
No immediate action is required from administrators, but it's a good idea to review who has these roles and make sure everyone is aware of their new capabilities. It's like checking a list of who has keys to the building after new locks have been installed. Updating any guides or training materials is also recommended to ensure everyone knows how to use these new permissions effectively.
For those interested in exploring these changes further, keeping an eye on updates from Intune will provide more detailed information as it becomes available.
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