How to download and install Android APK files on devices for UEM deployment

This article contains information related to manually downloading and installing the APK files for various BlackBerry apps.

April 22, 2024 • Support

Article Number
000129300
Environment
  • BlackBerry UEM (Unified Endpoint Management)
  • BlackBerry UEM Client
  • BBM Enterprise
  • BlackBerry Dynamics
  • BlackBerry Edit
  • BlackBerry Work
  • BlackBerry Access
  • BlackBerry Connect
  • BlackBerry Notes
  • BlackBerry Tasks
  • BlackBerry Workspaces
  • BlackBerry AtHoc
  • Google Play Store 
  • Android devices
Overview

In the Android operating system (OS), apps are bundled into Android Package Kit (APK) files that contain all of the necessary files for a single Android program. 

  • These apps are typically downloaded to Android devices via Google Play, or other stores that host Android apps. This is the default and standard UEM deployment for BlackBerry apps available in the store.
  • The BlackBerry Android apps available in Google Play can also be manually downloaded onto Android devices from other sources. This is done by downloading them through a web browser on the Android devices (see the links to download in the table below) or through a USB.
  • In an environment where Android devices do not have access to Google Play (for example, it is blocked in their country), the Android apps can be uploaded and hosted in UEM and deployed over-the-air. This solution requires UEM version 12.11 and later.

Obtaining the APK files for BlackBerry apps:

The following links can be used to download various APK files for BlackBerry apps:
 

App NameVersionFull Download LinkShort Download Link
BBM Enterprise1.18.0.8https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/bbmenterprise.apkhttps://bit.ly/bbmenterpriseapk
BlackBerry Access3.6.2.104https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/access.apkhttps://bit.ly/accessapk
BlackBerry AtHoc4.13.2https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/athocclient.apkhttps://bit.ly/athocclientapk
BlackBerry Connect3.14.0.177https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/connect.apkhttps://bit.ly/connectapk
BlackBerry Edit3.15.0.0https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/edit.apkhttps://bit.ly/editapk
BlackBerry Enterprise BRIDGE3.7.1.286https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/bridge.apkhttps://bit.ly/bridgeapk
BlackBerry Notes3.15.0.3783https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/notes.apkhttps://bit.ly/notesapk
BlackBerry UEM Client12.43.2.157934https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/uemclient.apkhttps://bit.ly/uem-apk
BlackBerry UEM Enroll1.0.0.21https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/uemenroll.apkhttp://bit.ly/uemenrollapk
BlackBerry Tasks3.15.0.3783https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/tasks.apkhttps://bit.ly/tasksapk
BlackBerry Work3.15.1.1849https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/work.apkhttps://bit.ly/workapk
BlackBerry Workspaces (Dynamics)11.5.0.21https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/workspacesdyn.apkhttps://bit.ly/workspacesdynapk
BlackBerry Workspaces (Non-Dynamics)11.5.0.23https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/workspaces.apkhttps://bit.ly/workspacesapk
SecuSUITE5.0.355.24130https://bbapps.download.blackberry.com/apps/secusuite.apkhttps://bit.ly/secusuiteapk


Manually installing the APK files for BlackBerry apps:
 
If the app cannot be downloaded through Google Play, the app's APK file can be downloaded and installed through a web browser on an Android device or tablet. The APK file must be hosted on a web server so that users can navigate to it using an accessible URL.
 

Complete the following steps to manually download and install the APK files:
  1. Open a web browser on your Android device or tablet.
  2. Tap the links above that correspond to the BlackBerry apps that need to be downloaded and installed.
  3. Once the app has downloaded, open the Downloads folder on the Android device.
  4. Tap the APK file and tap Yes when prompted.

Complete the following steps if app installations from unknown sources are blocked on the Android device:
  1. Open the Settings app on the Android device.
  2. Tap Security.
  3. Tap Unknown sources.
  4. Tap OK to acknowledge the warning that displays.
  5. Open the Downloads folder on the Android device.
  6. Tap on each APK file and tap Yes when prompted.
 

For additional information on how to install Android apps from Google Play or other sources, see the Download apps to your Pixel phone article from the Google Pixel Phone Help Center.

First Published Date
April 26, 2017
Last Modified Date
April 24, 2024
Support Topic
How To