Dell ThinOS 10.x App Builder User Guide

Enable Enhanced Mode

By default, Dell ThinOS operates in Appliance Mode to provide the highest level of security. Enhanced Mode is a privileged operating mode in ThinOS 10.x that enables access to advanced features such as the App Builder and supports the installation and execution of Customer Installed (CI) or custom applications.

1. To enable Enhanced Mode on the device, use any of the following methods:
   • Using WMS:
     1. Log in to WMS as an administrator.
     2. Go to Groups & Configs and select a group.
     3. Go to Edit Policies > ThinOS10.x > Advanced > Desktop Mode, and click System Operating Mode.
   • Using Admin Policy Tool:
     1. Open APT on the device.
     2. Go to Advanced > Desktop Mode, and click System Operating Mode.
2. Click Enable Enhanced Mode.
   NOTE:Enhanced Mode reduces overall system security. Use it only in trusted or controlled environments.

   For more information about Enhanced Mode and Appliance Mode, see Dell ThinOS 10.x 2502,, 2505, and 2508 Administrator’s Guide at Support | Dell.

   For more information about disabling the Enhanced Mode, see Disable Enhance Mode.