Editing an app in the Details view

After you add an app to the IBM® MaaS360® Portal, you can view and update the app in the Details view.

Use the Details view to update app settings, review app properties, and track the history of the app.

  1. From the IBM MaaS360 Portal home page, select Apps > Catalog.
  2. Click View next to an app name to open the app in the Details view.
  3. Review information about the app that is available in the following sections.

App Summary

App ID
The unique ID that identifies the app on the device. When you add a new version of an enterprise app, the App ID must be the same as the original app. If the App ID is different, the app is added as a new app.
Type
The type of app. For more information, see App Catalog overview.
Category
The app category that is defined by the app developer. Users can browse for apps by category in the user App Catalog.
Supported on
The list of devices that are supported by the app.
Distributions
The list of distribution targets for the app. Click the X icon to stop the distribution of the app to targets.
Note: If an app is distributed to more than 10 targets, click the More link to view a complete list of distribution targets in the Manage Distributions page.
Installs
The number of devices that received the app versus the number of devices that installed the app.
App Bundles
The list of app bundles that the app is a member of. Click the X icon to remove the app from the bundle.
Update Date (Uploaded By)
The date and time the app was updated last.
Available Tracks
The distribution tracks (alpha, beta, production) that are available for public and private channel Android Enterprise apps. For more information, see Distribution of alpha and beta tracks.

Install Settings

Instant Install
The app is automatically downloaded on devices and users are prompted to install the app.
Note: On Samsung for Enterprise (SAFE) devices, the app is downloaded and installed automatically.
If an app is not marked for instant install, users are prompted to download the app from the app store.
Instant Update
The enterprise app updates are deployed to devices that already have prior versions of the app installed through channels other than MaaS360 such as staging tools.
Schedule Download Time
The app downloads are scheduled for a set date and time to avoid business interruptions.
Schedule Upgrade Time
The app updates are scheduled for a set date and time.
Select Network for Instant Install/Upgrade
The network preference to download the app and its updates. For example, you can select Wi-Fi only if the devices are on a limited data plan.
Scheduled Updates
The app updates are scheduled for a specific date and time for iOS devices. For more information, see Scheduling device action in App Catalog.

Security Policies

Note: Policy changes are applied to devices that install the app after the policy change.
Remove on MDM Control Removal
The app is automatically removed from the device when MDM control of the device is terminated.
Remove on Selective Wipe
The app is automatically removed from the device when a selective wipe is issued to the device.
Enforce Compliance
If this setting is enabled, access to the app is restricted when the device violates a corporate policy.
Enforce Authentication
If this setting is enabled, the device requires authentication to access the app. Based on the authentication type, users are prompted to provide a corporate or local MDM password.
Remove on Stopping Distribution
The app is automatically removed from the device when distribution to a specific distribution list is stopped.
Remove on Signout from Shared Device
The app is removed from a device when a user signs out of a shared device. When the user signs back into the device, the app is restored on the device.
App Discovery Portal
Users can use the App Discovery Portal to request apps that are distributed to other users in the organization.
  • Not Available: The app is not visible in the App Discovery Portal.
  • Viewing Only: The app is visible in the App Discovery Portal.
  • Viewing & Request: The app is visible in the App Discovery Portal for requests.
App Owner
The owner of the app.