Android: how to open an apk file after downloading for auto-update?

Question

I have an application that I\'d like to add auto-update functionality (it\'s not in the marketplace). I have all the code in place that would check to see if there is an up

Answer 1

This will start the installation process

File apkFile = new File(Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory().getAbsolutePath() + "/packageName.apk");
Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
intent.setDataAndType(Uri.fromFile(apkFile), "application/vnd.android.package-archive");
startActivity(intent);