Mobile App Updates Guide
Comprehensive guide to managing mobile application versions, updates, and notifications to ensure users always have access to the latest features and security patches.
Overview
The Mobile App Updates Module is a comprehensive system within our multi-tenancy checklist CMS application that manages mobile application versions, updates, and notifications. This module ensures that mobile app users always have access to the latest features, security patches, and improvements while providing administrators with complete control over update deployment.
Key Benefits
The Mobile App Updates Module provides centralized version control, multi-platform support, push notifications, and administrative management to ensure seamless mobile app updates and user engagement.
Key Features
Version Management
- • Complete version history tracking
- • Semantic versioning support
- • Comprehensive update metadata
- • Version comparison and validation
Multi-Platform Support
- • Android and iOS support
- • Cross-platform updates
- • Platform-specific versions
- • Flexible platform targeting
Push Notifications
- • OneSignal integration
- • Real-time delivery
- • Rich notification content
- • Deep linking support
Update Control
- • Compulsory vs optional updates
- • Scheduled deployment
- • Gradual rollout control
- • Update enforcement
Mobile App Version Management
Version Control System
Our version control system maintains a complete history of all mobile app versions with comprehensive tracking and management capabilities.
Version Information
- Name: Descriptive name for the update (e.g., "Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements")
- Version Number: Semantic version identifier (e.g., 1.0.0, 1.1.2)
- App Types: Support for multiple platforms (Android, iOS)
- Compulsory Updates: Force users to update before continuing
Multi-Platform Support
The system supports both Android and iOS platforms with flexible configuration options for cross-platform or platform-specific updates.
Android Support
- • Dedicated version management
- • APK version tracking
- • Google Play Store integration
iOS Support
- • Dedicated version management
- • App Store version tracking
- • iOS-specific features
API Integration
Version Check API
The system provides a public API endpoint for mobile apps to check for updates and retrieve the latest version information.
API Endpoint
POST /api/get-latest-versionRequest Example
{
"name": "android" // or "ios"
}Response Example
{
"name": "Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements",
"version": "1.2.0",
"is_compulsory": true,
"app_types": [
{"name": "Android"},
{"name": "IOS"}
],
"created_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"
}Getting Started
For Administrators
Creating a Mobile App Update
- Access Admin Dashboard: Navigate to Mobile App Updates section
- Fill Update Information: Enter name, version, app types, and compulsory status
- Save and Deploy: Review information and save to make update available
For Mobile App Developers
Version Check Integration
// Example API call to check for updates
const checkForUpdates = async (platform) => {
const response = await fetch('/api/get-latest-version', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
body: JSON.stringify({ name: platform })
});
const updateInfo = await response.json();
return updateInfo.data;
};For End Users
- Automatic Checks: App checks for updates on startup
- Update Notifications: Receive push notifications about new versions
- Update Options: Choose to update immediately or later
- Forced Updates: Must update for compulsory versions
Best Practices
Update Management
- • Use semantic versioning consistently
- • Test updates thoroughly before deployment
- • Deploy updates gradually to minimize issues
- • Have a rollback plan for problematic updates
Notification Strategy
- • Send only relevant notifications to users
- • Send notifications at appropriate times
- • Monitor notification effectiveness
- • Respect user notification settings
Conclusion
The Mobile App Updates Module provides a comprehensive solution for managing mobile application versions and notifications in your multi-tenancy checklist CMS. With features for version control, multi-platform support, push notifications, and administrative management, this module ensures that your mobile app users always have access to the latest features and important updates.
The system's integration with OneSignal for push notifications, comprehensive API endpoints for version checking, and robust admin interface make it easy to maintain and deploy mobile app updates efficiently while keeping users informed and engaged.