An Android Store app updated automatically and the latest version introduced a regression with push notifications. We need to roll back to the previous working version and keep all managed devices on that version for now.
Is there a way in Hexnode to pin a specific version of an Android Store app or downgrade it remotely? I can get the older APK and upload it as an Enterprise app, but I’m worried that uninstalling the Store version and installing the APK might sign users out.
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Hi @cameron,
Hexnode does not currently support version pinning or rollback for Android Store apps. Store app updates are controlled by the app store and the app’s managed Google Play availability, so Hexnode cannot force devices to stay on an older Store version once a newer version is available.
The practical workaround is to deploy the required older version as an Enterprise app:
A few important points to consider:
– The Enterprise app will not automatically follow Store updates.
– To move to a newer version later, upload and deploy the newer APK manually.
– If the package name is the same, Android may treat it as the same app, but replacing a Store-installed app with an Enterprise APK often requires uninstalling the existing app first.
– If the app is uninstalled, app data and login sessions may be removed unless the app stores authentication externally or supports a sign-in flow such as SSO.
Because of the login concern, test this on a small group of devices before deploying it broadly.
Regards,
Sienna Carter
Hexnode UEM
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