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hrb-2
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Mar 29, 2021
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UWP AppInstall Auto Update issue On Windows 10

I have a new UWP application that can be installed (side-loaded) from the web with a valid certificate.  However so far during testing I am unable to get the app to update when a higher version numbe...
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    Roy_MacLachlan
    Apr 13, 2021

    Hi hrb-2,

    I'd like to offer some help to you on this. It sounds like you've selected to distribute your Windows App using an AppInstaller file (configured with automatic updates). Can you share a copy of your AppInstaller file that's being used to install / update your Windows App on client computers.

     

    A couple key items to be aware of, the AppInstaller URI specified in the AppInstaller file must point to itself, and the AppInstaller file used for installing the Windows App must be updated to contain the newer version of the Windows App.


    For more information, please also visit our Microsoft Doc's Article on AppInstaller and Auto Updating:

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hrb-2
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May 09, 2022
This has sort of become a moot point given Microsoft appears to have killed downloading Apps via the AppInstaller application and protocol. There is little or no response from them when I query about any progress for those who are not domain connected and controlled. It seems as though they have fixed the problem for the folks with the big bucks but forgotten the community of independent devlopers that bought into UWP and AppInstaller.
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Roy_MacLachlan
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May 10, 2022

Hi hrb-2,

 

Unfortunately, I do not have any updates on the "ms-appinstaller" activation protocol beyond pointing you to the blog post that described the problem. Dian has shared in the blog post that new updates will be shared in this blog post.

 

Please keep an eye on this blog post as an update will be posted.

 

Thanks,

Roy

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