Enable AirWatch Cloud Messaging, Android Rugged

AirWatch Cloud Messaging (AWCM) provides an internal communication solution for the entire Workspace ONE UEM solution as a comprehensive replacement for Google Cloud Messaging (GCM).

AWCM provides real-time device management status and command pushes for:

• Devices that cannot be configured with a Google Account.
• Devices restricted to internal network communication.
• Devices without public Internet access.

Enable AWCM

Enable AWCM by navigating to Devices > Device Settings > Android > Hub Settings > AirWatch Cloud Messaging.

Select Enabled on Use AWCM Instead of FCM As Push Notification Service to enable AWCM. Selecting this option locks the deployment type to Always Running so that the system and device have a constant and ongoing line of communication.

You can also leave the option to Use AWCM Instead of FCM As Push Notification Service deselected and decide to make the deployment type Always Running or Manual, with an associated timeout value.