This article will guide you to update an existing app that is already pushed through the FieldX platform.
Preparatory steps
- Version Code should be incremented every time a new App is pushed through the platform
- Sign the APK(s) using v1 and v2 signing process as recommended by Android
- One should use same Signing keys that was used for the previous APK
- Upload the latest Android App file on your web hosting provider and copy the link in clipboard.
Updating App
- Navigate to the Push Apps page on the Web Portal
- Search for the App listing that you wish to update
- Click on "Edit" button on right top of the page to edit the listing.
- Delete the existing link and paste the link from your clipboard.
- The App link is processed and all the details are pre-populated
- Ensure the APK signature hashes are same as previous, otherwise the Save button will be disabled.
- 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
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