A new device or program may need to be configured when it is installed, which means its various switches and jumpers (for hardware) need to be set and values of parameters (for software) need to be defined.

What is device configuration?

The Android Device Configuration Service periodically sends data from Android devices to Google. This data helps Google ensure that your device remains up-to-date and is working as well as possible.

What does it mean to configure a phone?

More specifically, you can configure: The behavior of the client on the mobile device. The mobile components that are to be installed on the mobile device. The mobile device itself (for example, the start-up parameters and battery capacity monitoring) The drivers installed on the mobile device.