Global Protect on android device is not showing status correctly.

Global Protect on android device is not showing status correctly.

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Created On 04/29/25 00:46 AM - Last Modified 06/12/25 18:18 PM


Symptom


Android device managed with MDM is not showing status correctly for Global Protect app when connected to VPN GW.

 



Environment


Global Protect client on Android managed with MDM



Cause


The 'headless_mode', activated via MDM configuration was preventing the GlobalProtect app from updating its UI, leading to the blank status display.



Resolution


Need to disable the headless mode from app configuration.

The key headless_mode need to be turned off in MDM settings.



Additional Information


Headless mode configuration - Install GlobalProtect for Device Security on Android



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