I was asked recently why you would need Remote Lock as seen below in Intune:
I sent the Remote Lock to my device and below is the result of which is seen below:
Before I go any further, not all commands are available on all devices.
Problem: I left my device at the Restaurant, I am going to get it but it won't lock automatically.
Solution: Remote lock so that no one can access the device
Problem: User is set to be fired from the company.
Solution: When the user is brought into HR, the Passcode can be reset and then the device can be locked. Later the Remote wipe (Full or Selective ) can be performed.
Problem: Board meeting (or Corporate Examination) is about to begin, devices are collected or placed on the conference room table.
Solution: To prevent members from watching their phones a remote lock can be performed as the icon is visible and can easily be seen if a user unlocks their device.
Problem: User forgets their PassCode
Solution: Reset the code for the user.
| Platform | Remote Lock |
|---|---|
| iOS | Supported |
| Android | Supported |
| Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 8.1 | Supported |
| Windows RT 8.1 and Windows RT | Supported if the current user of the device is the same user who enrolled the device. |
| Windows 8.1 | Supported if the current user of the device is the same user who enrolled the device. |
| Platform | Passcode Reset |
|---|---|
| iOS | Supported for clearing the passcode from a device. Does not create a new temporary passcode. |
| Android | Supported and a temporary passcode is created. |
| Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 8.1 | Supported |
| Windows RT 8.1 and Windows RT | Not Supported |
| Windows 8.1 | Not Supported |
More information on Remote Lock and Passcode Reset can bee seen here:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj676679.aspx
