Alternatives to the installapplication method

Environment

• Knox SDK
• Devices running Android 13 or higher

Overview

Starting from Android 13, the installApplication method of the ApplicationPolicy class is deprecated. Currently, there are no successor methods that replace it.

Alternatives to the installApplication method

There are a few alternative means available to you for installing an app on a device:

• Android has the PackageInstaller class, which can be used to install and uninstall apps.

• With Knox Configure, apps can be installed in the background by uploading an app and adding it to a profile.

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