Updating an Existing App

Updating an Existing App

This article will guide you to update an existing app that is already pushed through the FieldX platform. 

Preparatory steps

  1. Version Code should be incremented every time a new App is pushed through the platform
  2. Sign the APK(s) using v1 and v2 signing process as recommended by Android
  3. One should use same Signing keys that was used for the previous APK
  4. Upload the latest Android App file on your web hosting provider and copy the link in clipboard.

Updating App

  1. Navigate to the Push Apps page on the Web Portal
  2. Search for the App listing that you wish to update
  3. Click on "Edit" button on right top of the page to edit the listing.
  4. Delete the existing link and paste the link from your clipboard.
  5. The App link is processed and all the details are pre-populated
  6. Ensure the APK signature hashes are same as previous, otherwise the Save button will be disabled.
  7. Verify the selected groups and other details before pressing Submit button.

The app will soon be pushed to all the devices in staggered manner based on our algorithm