Adding External Packages to SOTI MobiControl
About this task
Restriction: Packages are only available for the following platforms: Android
Plus, Linux, Windows Mobile/CE, Windows Modern (Desktop), and
Printers.
Procedure
- From the Packages view, select New Package in the upper right corner, then select Import.
- Choose your platform from the dropdown.
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In the New Package dialog box (see New Package), select
Browse File to navigate to a
.pcg file or an
.apk
file (for Android devices).Important: You can only add one .apk file at a time.SOTI MobiControl uses Package Studio's default settings when adding an.apk
file. If you want to use other settings, you must create a package containing the.apk
in Package Studio. The package SOTI MobiControl creates for the.apk
sources its name and version from the manifest file embedded within the.apk
. - Select Upload to upload the package to SOTI MobiControl.
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[Optional] Repeat for any other
.pcg
or.apk
files you wish to upload.
Results
Tip: You can add multiple versions of the same package. They
group under their package name and sort by version number. Additionally, set package
dependencies to identify their installation order as required. The dependent
packages do not install until their prerequisite package installs.