How to automatically update ME MDM app on Android devices?

Description

ME MDM Android app gets periodically updated as explained here. The app is designed to automatically update, ensuring that devices always have the latest features and improvements without requiring manual intervention. Below is an overview of how this automatic update process works and how you can control the updates:

Automatic Updates for ME MDM App:

• The ME MDM app functions as a Device Policy Controller and is classified as a critical app by Google. Even when the app is added as an Enterprise app on the server and distributed to devices, it will be automatically updated by the Google Play Store if a managed account is added to the device.

How to Control the Agent Update?

As the ME MDM app is a critical app that Google manages, the updates are generally automatic. However, if you wish to control when the updates happen, you can configure the app update settings:

Configure App Update Policy: In ME MDM, you can configure the App Update Policy to control the timing of updates. To maintain a stable version of the agent, you can choose the option "Manually during distribution."

Effect: This setting postpones the automatic update for 90 days, allowing you to manually approve and distribute the updates when necessary.

Manual Updates: Even with this setting, administrators can still manually update the app from the Google Play Store, ensuring that devices are updated at a convenient time.

Visit Android for Work(Android Enterprise) in MDM and App Repository for more detail.

NOTE: It is recommended to use this only in case the ME MDM app has a critical update. If not, it is better to have the ME MDM app update through its periodic update cycle. The list of enhancements made for every update is listed here.