React native automatic update from store

Question

Hi guys I need my react native app to update it self automatically (with user consent) when new version is published to the store (both android and ios) I need the app to download the apk or ipa and complete the update process, not using CODE PUSH or OTA, is it possible?

Answer 1

The app itself can't do that.

The closest thing you can do is:

1. Verify app version against the version on the server (if you have a back end).
2. Present a button to the user which will open the app store off your platform directly at your app's page, using deep linking.

You will have to keep server and deployed app versions in sync.