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Android App Store Guide

Learn how to access, login, navigate, and install apps from your organization's Applivery App Store on Android. Includes password recovery and sharing.

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TL;DR

This guide explains how to access, navigate, and install apps from your organization's Applivery App Store on Android.

Access & Login

Sometimes you will be required to authenticate in order to access the App Store or a given App. Depending on your organization's configuration, there will be one or multiple Authentication options:

  1. Traditional login or LDAP: Enter your email or corporate user name and password. Then click the green Next button to proceed.

  2. Single-Sign On: If available, a green button with the text Login with Company Name will be displayed at the top of the login screen. Click on it, and you will be redirected to the Single-Sign-On screen where you can securely enter your corporate login credentials.

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Recovery password

In case you have lost your password, click the I forgot my password link from the login screen and type your email address in the prompted pop-up. You will receive an email with the instructions to reset your password.

forgot password android

Once you access the App Store, all Publications you have permission to view will be listed under the Apps section. You can adjust how they are displayed—by Publication, App, or Build.

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Searching Apps

You can filter the list of apps by clicking the magnifier icon at the top. Depending on the tab you are in, you’ll find several filter options, including version, version code, slug, tags, package name, and changelog.

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Change language

Applivery is available in 10 different languages. It automatically detects your operating system's default language and applies it if available. If not, the default language (English) will be automatically selected. You can change the language at any time from the More options > Change language menu located at the top right of the App Store.

change language android

Sharing options

You can share the link to a given App with others in many different ways (QR Code, URL, or through your favourite native Apps). Once inside an App follow these steps:

1
Open the App's More Options Menu

Tap the More options in the top right menu.

2
Select the Share Option

From the drop-down menu, select the Share option.

3
Choose Your Sharing Method

All sharing options will be displayed next, including a unique URL and QR code. You can also tap the Share to… option to display the native sharing options to share the App with others through the social Apps installed on your Device.

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Installing Apps

Once inside an App in the App Store:

1
Tap the Install button

Tap the Install green button.

2
Confirm the download

An alert will be shown from the bottom of the screen requesting confirmation to download the APK file. Click the OK button.

3
Open the downloaded file

Once downloaded, click Open.

4
Confirm the installation

An alert will be shown asking if you want to install the App. Click Install.

5
Bypass Google Play Protect warning

Another alert will be displayed, noting that the App has not been recognized by Google Play. Click INSTALL ANYWAY.

6
Enable Google Play Protect Scanning (Recommended)

Additionally, a third alert could be displayed requesting permission to scan the application through Google Play Protect. We always recommend SEND for scanning.

Unknown sources & Unknown Apps

If Unknown sources are disabled in your phone, a new alert will be displayed.

1
Open Settings

Click the Settings button.

2
Enable Unknown Sources

Enable the Allow from this source check and click back to continue.

Add to Home Screen

You can add your organization's App Store directly as a standard App in the Home Screen to simplify accessing your company's Apps in a faster way.

1
Open the App Store URL in Chrome

Open your organization's App Store URL (i.e., demo.applivery.com) using Google Chrome.

2
Open Chrome's More Options Menu

Tap the More options button at the top right bar.

3
Select Add to Home Screen

Tap the Add to Home screen option from the drop-down menu.

4
Name the App and Add

Choose a name for the App and click the Add button.

5
Finalize the Addition

Drag & Drop the App icon or tap the Add automatically button to finish.

You will find your organization's App Store added to the Home Screen of your phone. It will remember your login settings and open in full-screen mode for a better user experience.

Key Takeaways

  • Applivery offers multiple login options, including traditional login and Single Sign-On.
  • The App Store allows users to easily search, filter, and install applications.
  • Users can share apps with others via QR code, URL, or native sharing options.
  • The App Store can be added to the home screen for quick access.
  • Google Play Protect warnings may appear during installation and should be handled carefully.