Create an application definition
Create an application definition for each app that you want to install on
devices. You can include many application sources for an app, with a maximum of two
application sources for each platform version; one for the regular app and one for the
secure version of the app. For example, you can include one application source for the
regular version of an app for iOS 4.0, and
one application source for the secure version of an app for iOS
4.0.
Before you begin:
- If you want to add a paid app to an application definition for iOS 5 and later devices, you should use the manual installation method. You should not select the Prompt once installation method, the option to remove the app when the device is removed from management in the Universal Device Service, or the option to disable backup to the iCloud online service or iTunes Store. If you select any of these options, the app is treated as a work app and is subject to actions that you perform as administrator. For example, if you remove work data from the device, the app is also removed.
- To create an application definition for an internal app that you want to install in the work space, you must first secure the app and have the developer re-sign it. For more information, see Installing apps in the work space.
- If you want to distribute a secured and re-signed work space app from the App Store or Google Play, you can follow this task and then use a software configuration to distribute the work space app to users and groups. For more information, see Installing apps in the work space.
- Some secured apps that are available in the App Store or Google Play require specific ports to be open on BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10. Contact the app vendor for information.
- On the menu bar, click Library.
- In the Application Definitions pane, click the + icon.
- Type a definition name and definition description.
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In the Default installation method drop-down list,
perform one of the following actions:
- If you want users to receive one prompt to install the app on their iOS 5 and later devices, select Prompt once. If users dismiss the prompt they can install the app later using the Work Apps screen in the BES12 Client or the Work Apps icon on the device. The default installation method is supported for iOS 5 and later devices only for application sources that are either .ipa files (apps that are internally hosted by your organization) or free apps in the App Store.
- If you want users to install the app on the Work Apps screen in the BES12 Client or using the Work Apps icon on the device, select Manual. This is the default installation method and it is supported for iOS devices and Android devices for all application sources.
- If you want to remove the app from iOS 5 and later devices when the devices are removed from management in the Universal Device Service, select the check box for that option.
- If you want to prevent apps on iOS 5 and later devices from being backed up to the iCloud online service or iTunes Store, select the check box for that option.
- In the Applications sources section, click the + icon and select Upload binary (for an internal app) or App store app.
- In the Application name field, type the app name.
- In the Vendor field, type the name of the app vendor.
- In the Application version field, type the app version.
- In the Platform drop-down list, select a platform.
- In the Application icon field, click Browse. Locate and select an icon for the app.
- In the Application identifier field, type the identifier. For iOS devices, the application identifier can be found by connecting the device to a computer and using the iPhone Configuration Utility. For Android devices, the application identifier is part of the URL for the app in Google Play.
- If you want to install a secured and re-signed app in the work space on devices, select the Secure application check box.
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In the Application source drop-down
list, select one of the following:
- For public apps, select Application web address and type the web address of the app in the App Store or Google Play.
- For internally hosted apps or work space apps, select Application file (.apk, .ipa) and type the file name for the app or click Browse and locate the application file. .ipa files are supported only for iOS 5 and later devices (available from the Work Apps icon on the device).
- Click Save.
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