Android File Transfer Configuration

The File Transfer Configuration is available on the App Catalog for Android devices. Using this configuration, the admin can provide an option to transfer files on the device to be shared between different allowed apps present on the same device. The other apps can use the file to upgrade or initialize app files. This configuration is supported on fully managed device modes.

By default, the maximum limit of a file size is 50 MB. In the case of standalone licenses, more storage options are available.

Procedure

  1. Go to Configuration > File Transfer Configuration.
  2. Enter a name for the configuration in the Name box.

    3. Configuration Setup

  3. Under the File to Transfer section, select the files to be transferred using the Drag and drop option or browsing through the Choose File option.
  4. Select one or more of the following Download to device options:
    • Allow download over a metered network - Select to continue downloading the file even on a metered network
    • Require charging - Select to make sure that the device is charging during the file transfer process
    • Require device idle - Select to keep the device idle during the file transfer process

    5. Sharing a file with other apps

    You can use either Android Managed App Config or On-device Intent options.

    Android Managed App Config (Steps 5 and 6 are for Android Managed App Config option only)  - Use this option only if the target app can consume Content URI using its Managed App Config.

  5. Choose an existing device-based custom attribute to share the file with other apps.
  6. Provide access to the following apps and/or package names: You can select app names from the App names selector and add package names under the App Names / Bundle ID boxes.

    7. App Names - You can select app names from the App names selector

    Bundle IDs - You can enter the Bundle IDs in this area

    On-device Intent (Steps 7,8, and 9 are for On-device Intent option only) - Intents are app-specific. To share a file using this option, see the target app documentation and provide the following information.

  7. Select an app from the Provide access to specific app list.
  8. Provide the Intents-Standard values from the list.
  9. Provide the Intents-Extras values under KEY, TYPE, and VALUE.
  10. Click Next.
  11. Select the required distribution options and then click Done.

You can find the content URI information under the Attributes tab of a device. This provides the information about the storage location of the file on the device.