Adding External Packages to SOTI MobiControl

About this task

After creating packages in Package Studio, you can upload them to SOTI MobiControl to send to your devices using a profile.
Restriction: Packages are only available for the following platforms: Android Plus, Linux, Windows Mobile/CE, Windows Modern (Desktop), and Printers.

Procedure

  1. From the Packages view, select New Package in the upper right corner, then select Import.
  2. Choose your platform from the dropdown.
  3. 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.
  4. Select Upload to upload the package to SOTI MobiControl.
  5. [Optional] Repeat for any other .pcg or .apk files you wish to upload.

Results

Your packages are available in SOTI MobiControl and ready for deployment.
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.

What to do next

Using a profile, deploy packages to your devices.