Permissions & Security Android 5.0+ (API 21+) Risk: MODIFIES_DEVICE

Set Device Owner (MDM / Enterprise)

Sets an application as Device Owner for enterprise MDM administration (requires no existing accounts on device).

Command Syntax

adb shell dpm set-device-owner
Generic Syntax: dpm set-device-owner <component_name>

Real-World Usage Examples

Set TestDPC as Device Owner
Promotes admin receiver to device owner.
adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.afwsamples.testdpc/.DeviceAdminReceiver
Output:
Success: Device owner set to package ComponentInfo{com.afwsamples.testdpc/com.afwsamples.testdpc.DeviceAdminReceiver}