Case study: custom kiosk solution for MSC—secure, modern, and efficient

Digitalization at the point of sale (POS) and at events challenges companies: how do you present digital content securely without users being able to tamper with the system? For our client MSC, Marlinz Digital Solutions answered that question with a custom kiosk application for the Lenovo Tab M11.

The goal was clear: a plug-and-play solution that shows the current event schedule and important documents such as the liability disclaimer securely—without fiddly setup and with maximum operational reliability.

The challenge: security vs. usability

Standard apps and browsers hit their limits quickly in kiosk mode. Users can leave the app, change settings, or browse to unwanted sites. MSC needed an app that turns the tablet into a dedicated info terminal—a “digital tank” that is still easy to operate.

Our solution: MotoKiosk v1.0 (enterprise ready)

We chose a hybrid approach that uses Android’s security features optimally without limiting admin flexibility.

MotoKiosk highlights:

• Professional splash screen: forget blank white launch screens. When the app starts, the Marlinz logo appears immediately while content loads in the background—for a professional first impression.

• Launcher mode (home app): MotoKiosk registers as the tablet’s default home app. If a user tries to leave the app (swipe, home button), the system immediately throws them back into the kiosk view.

• Resilience: if the internet connection drops briefly, the app does not show an empty page—it shows a friendly loading message and automatically retries fetching content every five seconds.

• Secure admin menu: via a hidden “secret gesture” (five taps) and a password, only the admin reaches the configuration menu. From there you can quickly switch between event schedule and liability disclaimer—or, in an emergency, open Android system settings directly.

• Future-proof: the app targets SDK 36 and is ready for Android 16, using modern security architecture (OnBackPressedDispatcher) to fully intercept user navigation.

“No-fiddle” rollout

We focused heavily on simple deployment. The app works on any standard tablet without deleting accounts or running complex terminal commands. Install, set as home app, done. That saves time and cost when rolling out multiple devices.

Conclusion: digital excellence for MSC

With MotoKiosk, MSC now has a reliable, branded, secure platform to present digital content at events. Marlinz Digital Solutions has once again shown that we can translate complex requirements into lean, user-friendly software.

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