Throughout this whole flow, the user can continue to use their application without any interruptions. The UX provided prompts the user to download an update, lets them know when it is downloaded, and then notifies them that the application is ready to restart for installation. Once the user accepts, Google Play takes over and handles the installation and restart.įlexible: Flexible updates allow the user to decide when they want the update to download and install. Immediate: Immediate updates shows a full screen notifying the user that they need to update and restart to continue using the app. For developers, once the download flow is handled, they just have to hand the restart and install off to Google Play and Play will provide UI for installation and restart.
In-app updates allow users to gain more control over when their applications get updated. This sample application was tested and updated through an internal testing track. Unfortunately, due to the nature of In-App Updates, you won't be able to recreate this behavior until actually implementing them into your app or testing through a closed/internal test track on the Google Play Console. This sample will include all of the features mentioned in this blog and allows you to explore the different update flows and how they were set up. Follow along to learn how to set up in-app updates! Sample Applicationįor a closer look into In-App Updates, take a look at this sample application. This new feature will allow users to continue to use an app and install updates when they are ready instead of being forced out of their app. Well, Google has heard the complaints and introduced the general release of In-App Updates at Google IO 2019. If you're an Android user, you have experienced being kicked out of your current application just for an update.
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