We are developing an app using Phonegap. We have several different versions stored as different git branches that are sorta being developed simultaneously. What I would like to do is be able to cordova build android one branch, install on device, switch branches, cordova build android on the new branch, install on device, and have these two builds be treated as two different apps. What do I need to change in the different branches to make this happen? I've tried changing app name in config.xml but it still treats the build as an update rather than a new install.
You need to change the id attribute in the widget element. For example, if your current app has the id com.example.app you could make one branch use com.example.otherapp as its id. Android will then treat them as different apps.