Manage Apps

Introduction

With Relution, Android Enterprise devices can be equipped with configured apps. A Manage Apps configuration can be used to distribute the desired apps to the devices.
Several sources are available for app selection:

  • Apps from the Relution App Store
  • Apps from the Managed Google Play Store
  • Apps added manually.

Apps from the Relution App Store

The Relution App Store provides all apps that have been added from the Managed Google Play Store.
The advantage is the streamlined number of apps, as the entire Managed Google Play Store is not displayed.

Additionally, starting with Relution Server 26.x and Relution Client Apps version 26.x, APKs can be distributed. This can be done either via the Manage Apps list or users can download the APKs directly through the Relution Agent.

Apps from the Managed Google Play Store

All apps from the Managed Google Play Store are available. This store is similar to the regular Play Store used in personal environments.

Private Apps from the Managed Google Play Store

The Managed Google Play Store also allows uploading private apps. Private apps are also referred to as paid apps, as Google does not offer a payment option in the enterprise environment.
There are three options for this use case:

Installation via Private Play Store

Developers create apps with a Unique Package Name.
These apps are uploaded to the private store at Google using a company-owned Google account and can then be selected in Relution under Managed Google Play Store.

Installation via Public Play Store

Developers make apps available in the public section of the Managed Google Play Store for everyone.
These apps can be added to the Relution App Store as described above or selected directly from the Managed Google Play Store.

Manual Installation via Developer Mode with Manual Distribution (Unsigned App)

For this, developer options must be enabled, and installation from unknown sources must be allowed on all devices receiving these apps.
The .apk files are then manually installed on the devices. In this case, the apps are not managed, cannot be managed via Relution, and do not receive app updates.

Add Apps Manually

Apps that are already pre-installed on a device can be managed through this method.
The Package Name of the app is required to uniquely identify apps on the devices.

App Package Names for Samsung Devices

  • com.samsung.android.dialer | Phone App
  • com.samsung.android.messaging | Messaging App
  • com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps | Homescreen Widget
  • com.sec.android.app.sbrowser | Samsung Internet
  • com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent | Samsung Smart Switch
  • com.sec.android.daemonapp | Samsung Weather
  • com.samsung.ecomm.global | Samsung Shop
  • com.sec.android.app.voicenote | Voice Recorder
  • com.samsung.android.oneconnect | Smart Things
  • com.samsung.android.voc | Samsung Members
  • com.sec.android.app.popupcalculator | Samsung Calculator
  • com.mobeam.barcodeService | Barcode Scanner
  • com.samsung.android.app.dressroom | Samsung Wallpapers
  • com.samsung.android.scloud | Samsung Cloud
  • com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance | Finance Widget
  • com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport | Sports Widget
  • com.samsung.app.highlightplayer | Samsung Story Video Editor
  • com.samsung.android.app.aodservice | Always on Display
  • com.sec.android.app.dexonpc | Samsung Dex
  • com.samsung.android.email.provider | Samsung Email
  • com.samsung.android.calendar | Samsung Calendar
  • com.sec.android.gallery3d | Samsung Gallery
  • com.sec.android.app.camera | Samsung Camera

Installation Types

  • Available – Apps are available for users to download and install via the Play Store.
  • Pre-installed – Apps are pre-installed on devices. However, users can delete the apps.
  • Forced Installation – Apps are always automatically downloaded and installed on devices.
  • Blocked – App installations are explicitly blocked.

Actions Overview

Configuration

Some app developers offer a Managed Configuration. Relution displays this if available.
For APK apps from the Relution Store, configurations can be provided in JSON format.

Permissions

App permissions for apps from the Google Play Store can be set here, e.g.:

  • Default response to permission requests
  • Access to approximate location
  • Access to precise location
  • Connect via Bluetooth

Advanced

Advanced configurations for Play Store apps, e.g.:

  • Share information across profiles
  • Automatic update mode
  • Install certificates
  • Manage configurations
  • Prevent uninstallation