[Chloe Hexnode 17 January 2023 Chloe Moderator]

Hello @Deelux, welcome to Hexnode Connect!

1. Apps can be pushed to the devices using either the Mandatory Apps policy or the Install Application action.

   

   

   But store apps that are added using the Mandatory Apps policy will get automatically updated as long as the policy is associated with the device. Hence, to prevent automatic app updates, push them into the devices using the Install Application action instead of adding them as mandatory apps.

   In addition, on the device end, navigate to Settings > App Store > App Updates > Automatic Downloads and disable App Updates.

   

2. Once system checks are done, you can add the apps to the devices using the Mandatory Apps policy. As mentioned earlier, these apps will get updated automatically if the policy is associated with the device.

   Also, on the device end, navigate to Settings > App Store > App Updates > Automatic Downloads and enable App Updates.

3. Different users may opt for different versions of an app, just like you mentioned above, a case where you want to delay app updates until it is tested. Therefore, labeling those devices with a former app version installed as non-compliant will not suit every user.

   Although, if one of the mandatory apps is missing from the device, the device will be labeled as non-compliant, provided that the Device is not application compliant option under Admin > General Settings > Compliance Settings is enabled.

Hope this helps.

Chloe Edison,
Hexnode UEM