[MDM] "Keep app up to date" option for Apps on Android OS

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[MDM] "Keep app up to date" option for Apps on Android OS

Hi,

 

Is thre a way to auto update Android Apps like thre is for the iOS?

 

And if not is ther an workarund and is this being worked on?

 

 

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PhilipDAth
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If the app is deployed from Google Play (aka, I is not a custom written app) it should be updated automatically.  I don't think you can even stop the updates.

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PhilipDAth
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It works exactly the same on Android as it does on iOS.

 

Some gotchas to keep an eye out for:

  • Some manufacturers configure their devices to only update over WiFi by default.  If you have mobile data only connected device this stops updates.
  • You need to use Device Owner mode to be assured the update will push out.  In BYOD mode it is more like asking the device "pretty please" to upgrade.
  • Devices may apply additional state tests when deciding to do an update.  For example, they may decide not to do updates when the battery is less than 80%.  This is manufacturer dependent.

Hi PhilipDAth

 

First off thanks for replying 

 

All my devices is in Device Owner mode

 

I can't finde the checkbox "Keep app up to date" see picture  

 

Or am I totally wrong about where I am enable auto update off apps

Apps - Meraki Dashboard.jpg

PhilipDAth
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Kind of a big deal

If the app is deployed from Google Play (aka, I is not a custom written app) it should be updated automatically.  I don't think you can even stop the updates.

Maby my problem is

  • Low battery
  • No WiFi
  • Turned off devices
  • Bad mobile data connection
  • User error

🤔🙂

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