Automatic update of an Android app, all the possibile scenarios

M Mattia Durli 3 years 6 months ago
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Hello I have an app (Xamarin Android) distributed on TC25 devices, on the client premises, that I need to autoupdate.
It needs to check periodically the on the premises server if a new version is available and download and install it.
I use the Enterprise HomeScreen in kiosk mode, and I'd like the installation to be completely without user intervention.
I managed to automate all the check and download part, and execute it, but I receive the standard Android dialog asking if I want to update the program.
Is there a way to force the update without the user having to give confirmation?
Are there other tools available to force the update?
Thanks,
Mattia

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D Darryn Campbell

You tagged the question with EMDK so presumably you are using EMDK :) You can use the EMDK ProfileManager to "Upgrade" the application which will happen silently.  There is a sample app showing this at https://techdocs.zebra.com/emdk-for-android/latest/samples/app-manager/… although only available in Java should show the principles... we also have a tutorial showing how to install an app: https://techdocs.zebra.com/emdk-for-android/8-0/tutorial/tutMxAppManage…;- again it is in Java and you are 'upgrading', not 'installing' the app but the principle is the same.

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