Install Application (Android)


Install Application job will remotely install or upgrade an application on the enrolled devices.

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

To create 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: 

 

Settings

Description

Use Apps From AppStore

Select this option to choose the apps from the SureMDM AppStore.

Note: 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.

Install After Copy

This option will be selected by default. It will copy and then install the application on the device.

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.

Note: This feature is only available on devices that support authentication. 


4.  Click OK.

Note: Admins can select the required Android versions and filter the app version using Advanced Settings option. 

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

5.  Go back to Home tab and select the Android device(s) or group(s).

6.  Click Apply to launch Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.

7.  In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the job and click Apply.