You are able to install or update the applications.
BEFORE START Prepare the apk file you want to install or update, and upload it to a file server such as dropbox. |
In this article, virtual app named scan2stage_test.apk file is used as an example.
APPLIES TO
Point Mobile devices running with Android 7 and above
Scan2Stage
Install Application
Run Scan2Stage and navigate to Task. And then, click Task. |
Select Type as FILE_DOWNLOAD, and input the download URL of the apk file you uploaded. |
Click Apply. When the FILE_DOWNLOAD task is performed, the apk file will be downloaded to the Download folder of device internal storage. |
Add another task with APP_INSTALL type. Input the full path and file name into Path field. Refer to the following sample figure. (The download folder's full path is /storage/emulated/0/Download/) |
Click Apply. When the APP_INSTALL task is performed, the specified apk file will be installed on the device. |
Save the profile as a JSON file. |
Provision your devices using QR code or other provisioning methods. After the provisioning is finished, you can find the app from the app drawer. |
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Update Application
Update application process is same as the install application process.
Prepare the apk file which is higher version than the previous one, and upload it to web-based server.
Add FILE_DOWNLOAD task with the URL of the higher version apk file. And click Apply. |
Add APP_INSTALL task, and enter the full path of the new apk file. And click Apply. |
Save the profile as a JSON file. |
Provision your devices using QR code or other provisioning methods. After the provisioning is finished, check if the app version is updated properly. |
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