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Why does my APK download overwrite an unrelated apk file that is already installed?

Background Information

  • We have several .apk files stored on an internal website.
  • For simplicity, I will refer to them as file1.apk -> file3.apk in this post.
  • The files are named differently, and have their own respective download links on the site.

The Problem

  • If a user downloads any one .apk file, it will work fine. However, if they choose to download a second apk file, file2.apk for example, AndroidOS will prompt the user if they want to update the file1.apk file that they installed earlier, rather than installing this .apk as a separate file. How can I get the files to all be stored on the device at any given time?

If any more information is needed, feel free to ask.

Thanks in advance!

Solution

  • Do they have the same applicationId?

    Every Android app has a unique application ID that looks like a Java package name, such as com.example.myapp. This ID uniquely identifies your app on the device and in Google Play Store.