On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 6:09 AM, SaiKiran <[email protected]> wrote:
> How can i reinstall the existing apk file with the new updated apk > file on the mobile phone, > As a developer, just build and re-deploy your app. Assuming you're using the same signing key, it will replace the existing file. As a user, go to the Android Market app (assuming that's where you got the file to begin with, check the "My Downloads" section, and if there's an update available, you will be prompted to install the update. This will overwrite the existing file automatically. > and similarly i also want to know that if > there is an update on the apk file that i have already installed from > Android Market, do i get any message to my mobile, saying that i have > an update on my apk file which i have to reinstall on my mobile? > Yeah, you're SUPPOSED to, but in my experience (G1 with 1.6) the Android Market app is an epic fail on notifying you of new updates. You're best bet is to manually check for updates (see comments above). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TreKing - Chicago transit tracking app for Android-powered devices http://sites.google.com/site/rezmobileapps/treking -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Beginners" group. NEW! Try asking and tagging your question on Stack Overflow at http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/android To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-beginners?hl=en
