When creating XR applications, developers sometimes explore and use Pico’s Advanced Enterprise APIs for tasks like powering off devices, setting Wi-Fi credentials, or initiating screen recording.
However, if you're managing your devices through ManageXR, using Pico's advanced APIs directly will not work.
⚠️ Pico's Advanced Enterprise APIs won’t work with ManageXR
Pico’s advanced APIs require your app to be the “Device Owner”. This is a special Android system permission that gives your app privileged control over the device. Only one app can be the device owner at a time. When using ManageXR, the ManageXR Admin App is the device owner—this is necessary for ManageXR to provide full control over your fleet of devices.
As a result:
You cannot use these Pico APIs directly in your own apps.
Attempts to use them will fail silently or return errors due to lack of permission.
✅ What To Use Instead: ManageXR Developer Tools
We’ve built tools specifically to give developers robust access to device capabilities—without needing to become the device owner yourself.
Use our Unity SDK
Our SDK allows your app to communicate directly with ManageXR to:
Access device info
Trigger commands
And much more
🔗 Unity SDK Overview & Documentation:
ManageXR SDK Introduction
🔗 GitHub Repo:
ManageXR Unity SDK on GitHub
Missing a Specific Feature? We’re continuously expanding our SDK to support more functionality. If you’re not sure whether a particular feature is available—or want to request something—don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help! Contact support@managexr.com with your request.
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