Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. What is MCM client? If you have a Samsung or Sprint issued phone, you may have seen the MCM client running in the background. A mobile content management (MCM) or mobile information management (MIM) client is part of a cell phone’s mobile device management (MDM) system. As part of this system, the MCM client performs the simple task of protecting and managing data on the phone.
The MCM client uses malware and spyware to restrict unauthorized access to phone files by hackers trying to gain access to your device. It also provides a secure way to transfer, update, and modify files between the phone and the MCM client application server. In addition to these features, Sprint provides MCM client users with unlimited and secure messaging, calls and video streaming.
What does the MCM client do?
Now that we’ve already explained what an MCM client is, let’s take a closer look at what it actually does. As mentioned earlier, the MCM client is responsible for protecting and updating Android phone data and managing files and documents. Because of this, the app performs five important functions for Android phones.
1. Encryption and data protection
As an MCM customer, your primary responsibility is to encrypt and protect your phone’s data. In addition to encrypting data going out of your phone, you can also decrypt and use data received from the server. As a result, MCM clients have an authentication system that uses passwords, user IDs, administrator accounts, and other credentials. This allows users in the same company or network to restrict and limit the leakage of sensitive or personal data to those with access. At the same time, businesses can extend file access to the people who need it, when they need it.
2. Content Centralization and File Delivery
As part of encryption and data protection, MCM clients request and receive information along with updated files based on admin status and application settings. This allows users to share and work on the same files stored on an application or corporate server while constantly updating the changes stored in the files. Users can also share location-based data, target content distribution, and perform other custom file distribution requirements as needed.
3. File Management
The MCM client allows users to send, modify, and receive files and data from other users and servers. It also allows individual users to manage their own files. You can rename, separate, and transfer files between folders on your phone. This feature is similar to other file explorers such as Google Files and Samsung My Files apps.
4. Integrated file and document viewer and explorer
In addition to providing your phone with a secure way to transfer and manage files and data, the MCM client has its own built-in file and document viewer. This allows you to view, modify or edit files in a secure environment. While this is a welcome feature, it limits the range of supported file formats, including PNG, jpg, PPTX, txt, doc, and PDF files.
5. Safe storage outside your phone
Finally, the latest feature is to provide secure off-phone storage for files and folders. Because the centralized content and delivery features don’t keep copies of files on your phone, you can easily download files to other phones when you need them.
What happens if I remove the MCM client from my Android phone?
Shows what an MCM client is on an Android phone and how to determine if the phone has an MCM client. Now let’s talk about removal. In general, it is not recommended to uninstall the MCM client from your phone. Especially if your device is working or you are still using that service. Uninstalling an app can result in data loss and completely non-functional interdependent apps.
If you decide to uninstall the MCM client, you may also void your phone’s warranty. Using a company-provided smartphone may also be against company policy. Therefore, before removing the MCM client from your phone, you should troubleshoot it with your phone provider to avoid such incidents.
Before you decide to delete the app, you can try other options to free up more RAM and space on your phone. One of these methods involves an Android cleaner app that automatically removes apps running in the background and suggests files you can delete to save space. If you are paranoid about accidentally deleting files, you can always learn how to manually free up space on your Android device.
Also Read About: How to Rank Higher on Google
