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Suggest users to update Android app with Google Play (Google In-App Update Support)

I saw this dialog always appears when I open old version of Tokopedia app. Tokopedia suggests me to update the app.

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The dialog gives me two methods to update the app:

  • Update now
  • Update when Wi-Fi available

If I select Lain Kali (Cancel), the dialog appears again on the next app open. But, if I select the second option, I open Play Store and see this behavior:

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It really do update on background until my device is connected to Wi-Fi.

I want to mimic the same action like Tokopedia did, because some version of my app contains critical bug. I want to give users a better user experience.

Do you know how to show the dialog above?

Solution

  • This is possible using In-App Update provided by Google.

    In-app updates works only with devices running Android 5.0 (API level 21) or higher, and requires you to use Play Core library 1.5.0 or higher. There are two types - 1.Flexible and 2. Immediate.

    Follow this link and implement In-App Update as per your requirement.

    https://developer.android.com/guide/app-bundle/in-app-updates