Register Android Device in Entra ID via Company Portal

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Add devices to Microsoft Entra ID

Short answer

A Using the Microsoft Intune Company Portal app is the correct method to register and enroll an Android device in Microsoft Entra ID.

Question

Note: This section contains one or more sets of questions with the same scenario and problem. Each question presents a unique solution to the problem. You must determine whether the solution meets the stated goals. More than one solution in the set might solve the problem. It is also possible that none of the solutions in the set solve the problem. After you answer a question in this section, you will NOT be able to return. As a result, these questions do not appear on the Review Screen. You have a Microsoft Entra tenant named contoso.com. You purchase an Android device named Device1. You need to register Device1 in contoso.com. Solution: You use the Microsoft Intune Company Portal app. Does this meet the goal?
  1. Yes Correct Answer
  2. No

Key Takeaways

The core concept tested is the distinction between device registration (identity) and enrollment (management), with Company Portal serving as the bridge for both in a BYOD scenario.

This question tests the correct method for registering an Android device in Microsoft Entra ID using the Microsoft Intune Company Portal app. It establishes that Company Portal is the standard user-facing tool for BYOD registration and enrollment.

Common mistake: Some learners mistakenly believe that only system-level tools or specific settings apps can register devices, overlooking that the Company Portal app explicitly handles both registration and enrollment workflows for users.

Expert Analysis

Why the Answer Is Correct

The Microsoft Intune Company Portal app is the designated application for users to self-manage their devices. When a user installs Company Portal on an Android device and signs in with their work account, the app initiates the registration process with Microsoft Entra ID. Subsequently, it guides the user through the Intune enrollment process, allowing the device to be managed by organizational policies. This meets the goal of registering the device in contoso.com.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Since Option A is "Yes" and Option B is "No," and the solution described is valid, Option B is incorrect because it falsely claims the method does not meet the goal. There are no other complex options to evaluate here, but the key is recognizing that Company Portal is sufficient for this task.

Community Comment Notes

Community consensus strongly supports Option A. Users note that Company Portal is the primary interface for BYOD scenarios, handling both registration and enrollment seamlessly. Some comments clarify that while Settings or Authenticator apps play roles in identity, Company Portal is the comprehensive tool for this specific workflow.

Exam Strategy

Remember that Microsoft Intune Company Portal is the go-to answer for user-initiated device registration and enrollment in BYOD scenarios. If the question asks how a user registers their personal device, Company Portal is almost always the correct choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register an Android device without Company Portal?

While technical provisioning exists, Company Portal is the standard user-facing method for self-service registration and enrollment in BYOD scenarios.

Does Company Portal only enroll, or also register?

Company Portal performs both actions: it first registers the device with Entra ID for identity, then enrolls it in Intune for management.

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Community Votes

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100% of anonymous learners picked answer A. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.

Discussion 4 contributions

Compiled from public community threads and reader submissions, lightly edited for clarity. Handles and vote tallies are shown as recorded, and comments reflect the views of individual contributors.

From public community threads 4

  1. RJTW070 👍 3 Answered A
    To register an Android device in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and Intune, the Microsoft Intune Company Portal app is the correct method. This allows Device1 to be: Registered in Microsoft Entra ID (if it's a personal/BYOD device). Enrolled in Microsoft Intune for management and compliance enforcement.
  2. dddba0a 👍 2 Answered A
    Using the Microsoft Intune Company Portal app is a valid method for registering an Android device in a Microsoft Entra tenant. The Company Portal app allows users to enroll their devices in Intune, which, in turn, registers the device with the Microsoft Entra tenant. This enables management of the device through Intune, including applying policies, apps, and compliance settings.
  3. GamingFuntime1985 👍 1 Answered B
    NO. 1. Using the Settings app. 2 Using the Microsoft Authenticator app. 3 Using a third-party product
  4. correction 👍 1 Answered A
    Using the Microsoft Intune Company Portal app

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