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

[CRH]

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?

[PhilipDAth]

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.

[CRH]

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

[PhilipDAth · Accepted solution]

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.

[CRH]

Maby my problem is

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

🤔🙂