Silent install means application update method without any user interaction (confirm dialog, etc.).

It is useful when IT admin needs to update an application while user doesn't notice.


APPLIES TO

Point Mobile devices running with Android 6 and above


Using ADB Shell

$ adb shell am broadcast -a device.intent.action.SILENT_INSTALL --es device.intent.extra.PACKAGE_PATH "/storage/emulated/0/KeyCheck.apk"
$ adb shell am broadcast -a device.intent.action.SILENT_UNINSTALL --es device.intent.extra.PACKAGE_NAME "aws.apps.keyeventdisplay"


Using Intent

Intent intent = new Intent("device.intent.action.SILENT_INSTALL");
putExtra("device.intent.extra.PACKAGE_PATH", "/storage/sdcard0/KeyCheck.apk");
sendBroadcast(intent);
intent = new Intent("device.intent.action.SILENT_UNINSTALL");
putExtra("device.intent.extra.PACKAGE_NAME", "aws.apps.keyeventdisplay");
sendBroadcast(intent);




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