Add an internal app to the app repository
To send an internal app to a device, you must first add the app to the app repository. The app repository is the shared network folder for apps. An internal app is an app that is internal to your organization and is not available from the public BlackBerry World storefront. Examples of internal apps include proprietary apps that were developed by your organization, or apps that were created by third-party developers for your organization's exclusive use.
When you add an internal app, you can specify the devices that support it so that the app is installed only on compatible devices. You can also specify keywords to make the app easier to find in the repository. After the app is added, the app location is listed as "Internal" in the BlackBerry Administration Service.
- In the BlackBerry Administration Service, on the BlackBerry solution management menu, expand Software > Applications.
- Click Add or update applications.
- In the Application location section, click Browse. Navigate to the app bundle that you want to add to, or update in, the app repository.
- Click Next.
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Perform one of the following actions:
Option Step Add information about the app, including keywords and device compatibility restrictions, and add the app to the repository.
- Click the view icon.
- Perform any of the following actions:
- In the Application keywords and Version keywords sections, specify keywords.
- In the Author field, specify information about the author.
- In the Device compatibility information section, if the app is supported on all devices, select All devices are supported. The app is installed on all devices. If the app is supported on specific devices, select Restricted to the following devices, click the device names in the Available devices field, and add them to the Current devices supported field. The app is installed only on the devices listed in the Current devices supported field.
- Click Publish application.
Add the app to the repository without adding keywords or device compatiblity restrictions.
- Click Publish application.