Is it possible to use AMAPI to publish self-hosted/private app's to a device that is either using work profile or is fully managed without using the play store?
I am confused because what the answer i'm seeing in the following post doesn't jive with Google's documentation. How can I silently push an apk and get it installed by android device policy using android management api?
User "Fred" in the above link says this operation is not possible however, the documentation at this website lists it as "Optional" https://developers.google.com/android/work/requirements?api=clouddpx#313-self-hosted-private-app-management
Second question, using AMAPI requires the Android Device Policy on a device, can we use a custom DPC in conjunction with ADP to publish our private apps given that they are hosted via an EMM?
Unfortunately no!
The options you have is to use the play store/ private play store if you are using Android Management API.
Or integrate iFrame of Play Store - https://developers.google.com/android/management/apps
Self hosted APKs are again installed via Play store but it's hosted on your cloud.
As of now there is no way to install Apps without using play store!