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Client Installation & Updates

The device app is distributed via a dedicated download page: www.merchantcentral.de/warehouse/download. It is free and license-free – the license resides server-side in BC (Licensing). From Business Central you reach the page via the Download Client App action (setup page or Setup Wizard).

Platform Package Update
Windows 10/11 (x64/arm64) MSIX (signed) via .appinstaller Automatic via Windows
Android 7.0+ (API 24+) APK (signed) Notice at startup, manual download

Signature & trust

Windows packages are signed via Azure Trusted Signing (publisher CN=ALTENBRAND Datentechnik GmbH), Android APKs with a dedicated keystore. The download page shows a SHA-256 checksum for each package for integrity verification.

Install on Windows

  1. On the packing station PC, open the download page → Install Windows.
  2. Run the .appinstaller file → Install.
  3. Start the app and pair it.

SmartScreen notice

On the first downloads, Windows SmartScreen may show a warning until "reputation" has built up. Select More info → Run anyway. The packages are validly signed.

Automatic updates: By installing via .appinstaller, Windows checks for new versions on its own and updates in the background – no store, no manual intervention.

Install on Android

  1. On the handheld/scanner, open the download page → Download APK.
  2. Allow installation from "unknown sources" once (or roll out via MDM, see below).
  3. Install the APK, start the app and pair it.

Updates: The app reports at startup when a newer version is available and links the download. With MDM distribution, the management system handles the update.

Industrial scanners without Google services

Zebra/AOSP devices without the Play Store are supplied via the direct APK download or via MDM (Intune, Zebra StageNow, Managed Google Play).

Zebra handhelds: DataWedge profile created automatically

On Zebra devices, the app automatically creates or updates the DataWedge profile "MC Warehouse Client" on every start (intent output on, keystroke output off). A separate scanner profile via StageNow is not needed. Select the scanner type in the app's settings.

Enterprise rollout (MDM)

For many devices, distribution via a mobile device management system is recommended:

  • Windows: MSIX/.appinstaller via Intune.
  • Android: APK via Intune, Zebra StageNow or Managed Google Play.

This way, installation and updates can be rolled out centrally. The app creates the DataWedge profile for Zebra devices itself (see above).

First-time device commissioning

  1. Extension & setup present in BC (wizard executed).
  2. Terminal created in BC, Entra Client ID stored in the setup (Terminals).
  3. App installed on the device.
  4. Scan the terminal's QR code in the app or load it as an image (QR Pairing).
  5. Sign in the device – once, with the device Entra account (Sign-in).
  6. The employee signs in with badge + PIN – done.

Compatibility

Keep the extension and app at compatible versions – update the hub and the BC extension first, then the devices.

Next steps