Android 16 devices must be configured to enable Common Criteria (CC) Mode.

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lowV-276779PP-MDF-993300GOOG-16-011000SV-276779r1140129_rule2025-09-181
Description
The CC Mode feature is a superset of other features and behavioral changes that are mandatory MDFPP requirements. If CC Mode is not implemented, the device will not be operating in the NIAP-certified compliant CC Mode of operation. CC Mode implements the following behavioral/functional changes: How the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi keys are stored using different types of encryption. SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #47
ℹ️ Check
Review the managed Google Android 16 configuration settings to confirm CC Mode is enabled. This procedure is performed on the EMM Administration Console. COBO and COPE: 1. Open Device owner management. 2. Verify that "Enable Common Criteria mode" is toggled to "ON". If CC Mode is not enabled, this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
Configure the Google Android 16 device to implement CC Mode. On the EMM console: COBO and COPE: 1. Open Device owner management. 2. Toggle "Enable Common Criteria mode" to "ON". Configuration API: setCommonCriteriaModeEnabled