Implementing Google Play Application Silent Install Feature On Android

Question

Hi Experts / Expert Hackers,

I\'m trying to implement the Google Play application silent install feature (similar to appbrain fast web installer) on android.

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Answer 1

Silent install on Google Experience devices is only possible by Google Play. More generally, only stores that come preloaded on your hardware can accomplish this, since they need to use the operating system's signing key.

This is for security reasons. Users need to be able to accept permissions for new installations. The OS has no way to verify whether non-official stores have properly done this.

Third-party applications must use PackageManager to install new apps, which will display permissions on your behalf and require an explicit user approval.

Attempting to circumvent this may fall under the "prohibited actions" clause of the Google Play DDA, which puts your developer account at risk for suspension. Don't do it.