Android PackageInstaller, re-open the app after it updates itself

Question

I\'m developing an app that runs as Device Owner, and I want to build an automatic updater inside it.

To do it I use the PackageInstaller, as I have the privileges t

Answer 1

Starting from about Android 5 (I don't know the exact API level), Android will send a broadcast Intent with ACTION="android.intent.action.MY_PACKAGE_REPLACED" after your app is updated. Just add

        <intent-filter>
            <action android:name="android.intent.action.MY_PACKAGE_REPLACED" />
        </intent-filter>

to your <receiver> declaration and you should be able to listen for this and restart your app in onReceive().