install apk from url

Question

I am trying to install an APK from a URL. This is my code:

Intent promptInstall = new Intent(android.content.Intent.         


        

Answer 1

This won't help if the app is not available on the mearketplace, but in case it is:

Uri marketUri = Uri.parse("market://search?q=pname:com.appmaker.tefloukipackage");
Intent marketIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW, marketUri);
try {
    context.startActivity(marketIntent);
} catch (ActivityNotFoundException ex) {
    showAlertDialog(context, "Error", "Could not launch the market application.", true, null);
}