I use an AsyncTask to download the file, then launch the package manager. The task expects to be passed the URL of the apk to be downloaded:
http://pastebin.com/5fgrgDEd Here is the meat of how to launch the package manager once you have the apk saved: Intent intent = new Intent(); Uri uri = Uri.fromFile(file); intent.setAction(android.content.Intent.ACTION_VIEW); intent.setDataAndType(Uri.parse(uri.toString()), "application/vnd.android.package-archive"); startActivity(intent); On Sep 29, 6:04 am, TheViking <[email protected]> wrote: > I have developed client software that is connected to a server using > TCP sockets. > > I would like to send an upgrade request to the server which replies > with a binary stream. (=.apk file) > If I would save that APK in a file on the smartphone, can I now start > something, or run a function that starts the installation of thet APK > file? (=execute an upgrade) > > Thanks in advance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
