Preventing Automatic Application Updates

Preventing Automatic Application Updates

When using an EMM to deploy Zebra Workstation Connect from the Play Store, the APK is automatically updated to the latest version. The Operating System is not automatically updated, causing the potential for a version mismatch between the Operating System and APK.
If an administrator decides to defer updating to a new BSP and a new version of Zebra Workstation Connect is posted to the Playstore. This allows the Playstore or an EMM to automatically update Workstation Connect to the latest version. This is not recommended because it can cause a version mismatch.
To protect against a version mismatch, use AppMgr settings to prevent the APK from automatically updating by blocking specific applications from automatically updating by package name. When this function is enabled, only the tool can update applications. To allow applications to update automatically, disable the tool.
For additional information, go to techdocs.zebra.com/mx/appmgr/.