如果您拥有三星或(Samsung)Sprint等移动运营商的Android设备，那么它很可能拥有移动内容管理(Mobile Content Management)( MCM ) 客户端。它通常也默认安装在任何公司发行的设备上，以确保轻松访问数据等。
虽然这个应用程序通常在后台运行，但这篇文章讨论了它的功能、特性、优点和缺点，还包括一个分步指南，如果你认为它对你的移动设备来说是不必要的，就可以删除它。
什么是 MCM 客户端？(What Is an MCM Client?)
MCM是许多移动设备管理 ( (MCM)MDM ) 解决方案不可或缺的一部分。它为笔记本电脑、智能手机和平板电脑等移动设备上的媒体文件和文档提供安全的数据访问。
MCM客户端使用安全的身份验证系统来帮助用户访问他们的文件 。
此外，它还确保只有客户端和任何经过身份验证的用户才能访问您的Android设备上的公司文件。该程序具有多种配置，可以通过设置必要的限制来帮助您平衡安全性和生产力。
移动内容管理功能(Mobile Content Management Features)
MCM客户端具有构成其核心功能的三个主要功能，即：
- 集中内容更新：(Centralized Content Update:)客户端的管理员可以通过在移动设备管理服务器上上传其最新版本来更新任何文件或内容。
- 隔离文档：(Segregate Documents:)客户端还允许用户使用标签对其文件进行分类，使文件的分类和分离更易于管理。
- 多种文件格式支持：(Multiple File-Formats Support:) MCM客户(MCM)端支持多种文件格式，例如.doc、.mp4、.txt、.pdf、.pptx、.jpeg、.png等，同时保护文件的访问和共享。
MCM 客户端有什么用途？ (What Is MCM Client Used For? )
MCM解决方案最常见的用途是允许员工安全地下载和查看MCM服务器上的任何共享内容。MCM客户端应用程序具有防止任何间谍软件(spyware)、恶意软件和勒索软件传播的协议，它可以阻止潜在的黑客攻击 。
此外，它减少了下载第三方应用程序以访问公司数据的要求。通过这样做，它可以阻止大多数恶意软件攻击设备的主要来源之一。
另外，Sprint拥有自己的MCM客户端，以帮助其客户从一站式解决方案环境中受益。虽然它有很多好处，但在智能手机上安装MCM客户端也有其缺陷。
以下是在(Below)Sprint手机上安装MCM客户端的一些优点和缺点：
优点(Pros)
- 它通常允许无限制的国际和国内电话。
- 客户可以拥有无限的云和数据存储。
- Sprint 订阅者可以在全球范围内享受优质的短信服务。
- MCM客户端使用户可以玩游戏和看电视直播。
- 订阅者可以流式传输点播视频(on-demand videos)。
缺点(Cons)
- 许多MCM客户端以向您的手机添加难以卸载的过时软件而闻名。
- MCM有时可以独立运行，这意味着消耗更多的内存和电池。
- 删除或卸载一些也使用MCM客户端的应用程序几乎是不可能的。
总体而言，MCM是一项仍在开发中的相对较新的功能。因此，您可以预期它的某些功能有时仍然存在故障。但是，在您的手机上安装此客户端的好处可能超过其对某些移动用户的细微差别。
如何在您的 Android 设备上发现 MCM 客户端？(How to Spot an MCM Client on Your Android Device?)
检查您的手机是否安装了MCM客户端应用程序相对简单。但是，如果Android设备未连接到MDM服务器，并且客户端应用程序隐藏在设备上，您将无法卸载MDM代理。
如果您想检查您的Android设备是否有MCM客户端，请执行以下操作：
- 在Android设备的主屏幕上，点击设置(Settings)。
- 然后，点击安全(Security)。
- 接下来，选择设备管理员(Device Administrator)。
您可以在设备管理员中查看当前安装在手机上的设备管理(Device Administrator)应用程序列表。(Device)一些更常见的包括查找我的设备(Find My Device)和屏幕锁定服务(Screen lock Service)。如果您的手机安装了MCM客户端，它也应该显示在此部分中。
如果您想卸载MCM客户端，您可能需要联系管理员。您可以自己试一试，但不能保证下次重新启动手机时不会简单地安装它。
- 继续上述说明，取消选中MCM客户端旁边的框以禁用它。
- 然后，再次返回Settings，点击Applications。
- 选择Manage Engine Mobile Device Manager Plus。
- 最后，卸载 MDM 客户端。
MCM 客户端是否安全使用？(Is MCM Client Safe to Use or Not?)
鉴于MCM客户端可以访问您的某些数据，因此担心这个应用程序是很自然的。那么，MCM客户端是间谍软件吗？不见得。
使用 MCM 客户端应用程序还有助于防止(prevent malware)间谍软件和勒索软件等恶意软件的传播。它消除了员工下载第三方程序来访问公司数据的需要，这是设备上最常见的恶意软件来源。
只有少数应用程序可以通过Android设备的防火墙。少数示例包括Google地图、Chrome、Outlook、Clock和Wordament。MCM是安全的，因为它使用云仪表板远程管理和分发内容到移动设备。
我应该在我的 Android 设备上删除 MCM 客户端吗？(Should I Remove the MCM Client on My Android Device?)
MCM客户端主要是有利 的，通常是无害的。如果您拥有的电话或设备是公司发行的，那么您的公司很可能正在使用它来简化您设备的企业管理。
但是，如果您觉得您的手机不需要它，或者您使用的设备与您的工作无关，您可以选择卸载它。总体而言，您可以权衡它对您的设备带来的好处和风险。
What Is an MCM Client on Android and Is It Safe?
If you own an Android device from Ѕamsung or mobile carriers like Sprint, chances are it has a Mobile Contеnt Management (MCM) client. It’s also normally installed by default on any company-issued devices to ensυre easy accеss to data, etc.
While this app usually runs in the background, this post discusses its functions, features, advantages, and disadvantages and also includes a step-by-step guide on removing it should you deem it unnecessary for your mobile device.
What Is an MCM Client?
MCM is an integral part of many mobile device management (MDM) solutions. It provides secure data access to media files and documents on mobile devices such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
The MCM client uses a secure authentication system to help users access their files.
Furthermore, it also ensures that only the client and any authenticated user can access corporate files on your Android device. This program has several configurations which can help you balance security and productivity by putting necessary restrictions in place.
Mobile Content Management Features
The MCM client has three main features that make up its core functions, namely:
- Centralized Content Update: The admins of the client can update any file or content by uploading its newest version on the mobile device management server.
- Segregate Documents: The client also allows users to categorize their files using tags, making classification and separation of the files much more manageable.
- Multiple File-Formats Support: The MCM client supports a variety of file formats like .doc, .mp4, .txt, .pdf, .pptx, .jpeg, .png, and more while securing the access and sharing of the files.
What Is MCM Client Used For?
The most common use of an MCM solution is to allow employees to securely download and view any shared content on the MCM server. The MCM client app has a protocol that prevents any spyware, malware, and ransomware from spreading and it can thwart potential hacker attacks.
Furthermore, it reduces the requirement to download third-party apps to access corporate data. In doing so, it stops one of the primary sources of most malware attacks on devices.
Separately, Sprint has its own MCM client to help its customers benefit from a one-stop solution environment. While it has numerous benefits, having the MCM client on your smartphone also has its flaws.
Below are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having an MCM client on your Sprint phone:
Pros
- It typically allows unlimited international and national calls.
- Customers can have unlimited cloud and data storage.
- Sprint subscribers can enjoy premium text message service on a global scale.
- The MCM client enables users to play games and watch live TV.
- Subscribers can stream on-demand videos.
Cons
- Many MCM clients are known for adding hard-to-uninstall bloatware to your phone.
- MCM can sometimes run on its own, which means consuming more memory and battery.
- It’s almost impossible to delete or uninstall some apps that also use the MCM client.
Overall, MCM is a relatively new feature that’s still in the works. As such, you can expect that some of its functions are still faulty at times. However, the benefits of having this client on your phone may outweigh its nuances for some mobile users.
How to Spot an MCM Client on Your Android Device?
Checking if your phone has an MCM client app installed is relatively straightforward. However, if the Android device isn’t connected to the MDM server, and the client app is hidden on the device, you won’t be able to uninstall the MDM agent.
If you want to check if your Android device has an MCM client, do the following:
- On your Android device’s home screen, tap Settings.
- Then, tap Security.
- Next, choose Device Administrator.
The Device Administrator is where you can see the list of your Device admin apps that are currently installed on your phone. Some of the more common ones include Find My Device and Screen lock Service. If your phone has an MCM client installed, it should also be displayed in this section.
If you wish to uninstall the MCM client, you may have to contact an administrator. You can give it a shot yourself, but there’s no guarantee it won’t simply be installed the next time you reboot the phone.
- Continuing from the instructions above, uncheck the box next to the MCM client to disable it.
- Then, head back again to Settings, tap Applications.
- Choose Manage Engine Mobile Device Manager Plus.
- Finally, uninstall the MDM client.
Is MCM Client Safe to Use or Not?
Given that the MCM client has access to some of your data, it’s only natural to be worried about this app. So, is MCM client spyware? Not likely.
Using an MCM client app also helps prevent malware like spyware and ransomware from spreading. It eliminates the need for employees to download third-party programs to access corporate data, which are the most common source of malware on devices.
There are only a handful of apps that can pass through an Android device’s firewall. Among the few examples include Google maps, Chrome, Outlook, Clock, and Wordament. MCM is safe since it manages and distributes content to mobile devices remotely using a cloud dashboard.
Should I Remove the MCM Client on My Android Device?
An MCM client is primarily advantageous and usually harmless. If the phone or device you have is company-issued, chances are your company is using it to make corporate management of your device easier.
However, if you feel that you don’t need it on your phone or the device you’re using isn’t related to your work, you may have the option to uninstall it. Overall, it’s up to you to weigh the benefits and risks that it poses to your device.
