Google Play Store apps are distributed through Android Enterprise (managed Google Play). Primo pushes approved apps to enrolled Android devices through the managed work profile.
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When to use
- You need to deploy apps to managed Android devices
- You want employees to access approved apps through the managed work profile
Prerequisites
Android Enterprise must be configured and devices enrolled via the managed work profile or fully managed enrollment.
Available options
- Self-service — the app appears in the managed Google Play store for employees to install on demand
Automatic install is not available for Android. Apps are made available through the managed Google Play store for self-service installation.
How to add
- Go to MDM > Software and click Add app.
- Select Google Play Store.
- Search for the app in the managed Google Play catalog.
- Configure deployment options.
- Click Add software.
Gotchas
- Only free apps are supported through managed Google Play. Paid apps cannot be distributed this way.
- Zero Touch installation is not available for Android.
App patching
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| Keep installer updated | ✅ Apps are always sourced from Google Play — always up to date |
| Automatically patch devices | ✅ Google Play manages updates automatically on enrolled devices |
