Introduction

In this article, you will know how to effectively export Mobile Devices in Google Workspace. In today's digital age, mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives. While managing and exporting data from these devices is crucial for both personal and professional purposes. Whether you are an individual looking to backup your mobile data or an organization seeking efficient data management, xFanatical helps you to automate this whole process, and this guide will provide you with the necessary steps and insights.Export-Mobile-Devices-in-Google-Workspace
Illustration of Exporting Mobile Devices in Google Workspace using xFanatical Foresight

Understanding the different mobile devices in Google Workspace

Google Workspace supports a wide range of mobile devices, making it a versatile platform for exporting data. It is important to familiarize yourself with the different types of mobile devices that can be used within the Google Workspace ecosystem:

Android devices

Android devices are widely popular and offer a vast array of features for users. When it comes to exporting data from Android devices in Google Workspace, it is crucial to understand the various export options available. These options include backing up data to Google Drive, exporting data from specific apps, or using dedicated backup applications.

iOS devices

Apple iOS devices, such as iPhones and iPads, are commonly used and can be seamlessly set up within the Google Workspace environment. Exporting data from iOS devices requires a different approach compared to Android devices. For example, iOS devices can be backed up using iTunes or iCloud. With a comprehensive mobile devices list, you can keep track of all your iOS devices and ensure that the appropriate export method is applied for each device.

Other mobile devices

In addition to Android and iOS devices, there are other mobile devices that can be used within the Google Workspace ecosystem. This includes devices running on alternative operating systems, such as Windows Mobile or BlackBerry. Each operating system has its own unique exporting methods, and having a comprehensive mobile devices list allows you to tailor your export strategy accordingly.

Introducing xFanatical Foresight Automation

xFanatical Foresight is a powerful tool designed for Google Workspace users and admins that simplifies the process of exporting mobile device data. It provides a comprehensive and user-friendly interface, allowing you to effortlessly manage and export mobile devices data in Google Workspace either its Android or iOS, while preserving the integrity and security of your mobile data.

Here is how xFanatical Foresight will work in this scenarios: 

  • It sends an email with a CSV link of exported mobile devices to the IT manager.
  • It can make a list export mobile devices in the form of CSV.
  • Furthermore, xFanatical Foresight can store exported CSV directly to your Drive folder.
Set Up Automation From Scratch

Set Up Automation From Scratch

Supported plans: xFanatical Foresight Elite and Professional (Legacy).

  1. Sign into xFanatical Foresight with your Google Admin account. 
  2. Go to the Rules page, and click the New Rule new rule button button.
  3. In the Select a trigger screen, select Manual Trigger.
    Xfanatical's "Manual trigger" to trigger rules manually
  4. Click on the Next button on the bottom.
  5. In the Select an action screen, select List mobile devices action.Selecting Action named as "List Mobile Devices"
  6. Select the following options in Columns field: Device ID, Device User Email, Device User Name, Operating System, First Sync Time, Last Sync Time, Device Status, Device Type, Serial Number, and keep all other fields as default. Adding necessary details in Column Field of List mobile devices Action
  7. Click Add next action, and Select Upload data to Drive action. Selecting Action named as "Upload data to Drive"
  8. Click on the CSV file URL field, and select Mobile Devices CSV Download Link option from the dropdown.
    Selecting MobileDevices CSV Download Link in CSV File URL field
  9. Click on the Google Drive Folder field, and select the Drive folder where CSV needs to store.Attaching google drive folder in Google Drive Folder field
  10. Click Add next action, and select Email action.
    Selecting Action named as "Email"
  11. Fill To field with manager’s email address, and Subject field to notify the manager about the exported list of mobile devices. To and Subject Fields to enter email address of receiver and Subject line of the email
  12. Compose the Email body with CSV download link variable from v icon, which will attach CSV file link.
    Composing email body with CSV File download link
  13. After completing email writing click the Review button at the bottom.Export Mobile Devices in Google Workspace - Google Docs
  14. Enter Rule name as per your choice, and click the Create button at the bottom.Rule name and create button at bottom on the Rule Creation Screen
Rule Triggering and Verification

Rule Triggering and Verification

  1. Click on the Play buttonicon to trigger the rule. This process would take a few seconds to complete.xfanatical-export-mobile-device-rule-trigger-rule
  2. Wait for a while and check notification on top right, and click on View log button.Notification on Successful execution of Exported Mobile Device List Rule and View Log button on it
  3. Now from the logs, you can directly download the CSV file of Exported mobile devices list, and verify the same CSV file on Google Drive. Notification Log of Export Mobile Device List Rule contains CSV link

Conclusion

xFanatical Foresight streamlines the process of exporting mobile devices in Google Workspace. A step-by-step guide is available to ensure data integrity and security are maintained during the export process. This will enable both individuals and organizations to seamlessly transition between devices or platforms.

If you have yet to install xFanatical Foresight, check out this quick start.

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