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Install Application (Android VR Device)

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.

Note: 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 VR > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. 

  1. Click OK.

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

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

  1. Go back to the Home tab and select the Android VR 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.