kupo15
Member
I tried searching for the answer for this but had no luck. I'm trying to figure out how to allow the user to update the app when I upload a new build version to the store, you know how FB and all the other apps are able to let you know an update for the app is available to download?
I'm in the internal testing phase and pushed it to a closed alpha to test things. Then I uploaded a new version of the app to the playstore in the alpha channel as well but when I check to see if I can update it, nothing appears. All I'm able to do is "Open" the app that's already on my device in which case its the older version.
It seems like I would have to uninstall the current version manually then reinstall the latest version.
1. This is a pain and isn't as professional as simply having users update the app and uninstall/reinstall happens automatically
2. Having them uninstall the app also removes the ini file and deletes their saved data which is no good
How do I get around this? Is the update feature only available for Production versions and how do I go about not deleting the ini file? I'm about to check out unchecking the "always do a fresh install" option. I didn't know about that before.
I'm in the internal testing phase and pushed it to a closed alpha to test things. Then I uploaded a new version of the app to the playstore in the alpha channel as well but when I check to see if I can update it, nothing appears. All I'm able to do is "Open" the app that's already on my device in which case its the older version.
It seems like I would have to uninstall the current version manually then reinstall the latest version.
1. This is a pain and isn't as professional as simply having users update the app and uninstall/reinstall happens automatically
2. Having them uninstall the app also removes the ini file and deletes their saved data which is no good
How do I get around this? Is the update feature only available for Production versions and how do I go about not deleting the ini file? I'm about to check out unchecking the "always do a fresh install" option. I didn't know about that before.