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Install Application (Android)

The Install Application job will remotely install or upgrade an application on the enrolled devices. It streamlines the deployment of essential business apps, ensures uniformity across devices, reduces the burden on end-users to install updates manually, and enhances security by promptly delivering critical application patches.

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This feature will only function if Storage permission is enabled on the device. 

To create an Install Application job and deploy it to the enrolled device(s) or group(s) remotely, follow these steps:

  1. On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to  Jobs > New Job > Android  > Install Application.  
  2. In the Configure Job screen, enter a Job Name and click Add.
  3. In the Install Job prompt, enter the following details: 
  • Use Apps From AppStore: Select this option to choose the apps from the SureMDM AppStore.
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This feature will be available only on devices running SureMDM Agent versions 12.97 and above.

  • File Path/URL: Browse and select the apk file from the system or type file URL.
  • Device Path: Enter the device path for the file to save. Example: /storage/emulated/0/Documents/
  • Install After Copy: This option will be selected by default. It will copy and then install the application on the device. If unchecked, the application file will be downloaded to the selected device storage location, but installation will be skipped.
  • Delete File After Installation: Delete the application file after installation. This feature will be available only on devices running SureMDM Agent versions 27.19.00 and above.
  • Launch the application after install - Select this option to launch the application once installation is done.
  • Add Shortcut To Home Screen : This option will allow you to create a shortcut for the application on the home screen. If there is insufficient space on the home screen, the shortcut will not be generated. This feature is available exclusively on Samsung KNOX devices with SureMDM Agent version 27.37.00 or later.
  • Use Authentication: If the user has specified the URL in File Path/URL field as password protected, then the URL can be accessed only by giving login credentials.
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This feature is only available on devices that support authentication.

  • Auto-Grant Permissions: Select this option to automatically grant all neccesary permissions to the application upon deployment.
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This feature is supported on SureMDM Agent versions 27.48.56 and above.

  • Pre and Post Deployment Scripts: Enable this option to execute custom Pre and Post scripts during job deployment. These scripts can be used to perform specific actions before and after the application is installed. Supported on SureMDM Agent version 27.53.00 and above.

  • Pre and Post Revoke Scripts: Enable this option to execute custom Pre and Post scripts during job revocation. These scripts are executed before and after the removal or uninstallation of the application. Supported on SureMDM Agent version 27.53.00 and above.

  1. Click OK.
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The Advanced Settings option allows you to install applications exclusively on devices that meet the specified filter conditions. The available options are as follows:

Android Version: Install the app only on devices running within the selected range of Android OS versions.

App Version Filter: Install the app only on devices that meet the specified application version filter conditions.

OS Build Version: Install the app only on devices with the specified OS build version. You can specify multiple OS build versions as part of the filter criteria.

     The newly created job will be listed in the Jobs List section.

  1. Go back to the Home tab and select the Android device(s) or group(s).
  2. Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.
  3. In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the Job and click Apply.