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Shravan Meena
TheLeanPlayers
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2 min readMar 26, 2023

As a mobile app developer, you know the importance of keeping your app up-to-date with the latest features, bug fixes, and security updates. But sometimes, getting users to update their app can be a challenge. That’s where SP-React-Native-In-App-Update comes in!

πŸ‘‰ What is SP-React-Native-In-App-Update?

SP-React-Native-In-App-Update is a library that allows you to implement in-app updates for your React Native app. This means that your users can receive updates to your app without having to go to the app store and download a new version.

πŸ‘‰ How does it work?

SP-React-Native-In-App-Update works by checking for updates in the background and notifying the user when an update is available. The user can then choose to download and install the update, or postpone it for a later time.

πŸ‘‰ Why is it important?

Implementing in-app updates with SP-React-Native-In-App-Update can improve user retention by ensuring that your users have access to the latest features and bug fixes. It also allows you to quickly fix critical security vulnerabilities without having to wait for users to update their app through the app store.

πŸ‘‰ How do I get started?

Getting started with SP-React-Native-In-App-Update is easy! First, install the library using npm or yarn:

npm install sp-react-native-in-app-update

or

yarn add sp-react-native-in-app-update

Then, import the library in your React Native component:

import InAppUpdate from 'sp-react-native-in-app-update';

Next, set up the in-app update by calling the InAppUpdate.checkForUpdate() method:

async function checkForUpdate() {
try {
const updateAvailable = await InAppUpdate.checkForUpdate();
if (updateAvailable) {
await InAppUpdate.promptUpdate();
}
} catch (error) {
console.error(error);
}
}

In the example above, we’ve wrapped the call to InAppUpdate.checkForUpdate() in a try-catch block to handle any errors that might occur. If an update is available, we call the InAppUpdate.promptUpdate() method to prompt the user to download and install the update.

Finally, add a button or other UI element to trigger the checkForUpdate() method when the user wants to check for updates:

<Button title="Check for updates" onPress={() => checkForUpdate()} />

πŸ‘‰ Conclusion

SP-React-Native-In-App-Update is a powerful tool for keeping your React Native app up-to-date and ensuring that your users have access to the latest features and bug fixes. By implementing in-app updates, you can improve user retention and quickly address critical security vulnerabilities. So why wait? Give SP-React-Native-In-App-Update a try today! πŸŽ‰πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’»

πŸŽ‰How to test in-app update:

https://shravanmeena.medium.com/internal-app-sharing-the-developers-shortcut-to-app-testing-and-updates-2db4c24a4df7

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Shravan Meena
TheLeanPlayers

Writing code is my passion. I firmly believe in the transformative and enhancing power of programming, and how it can improve the lives of those around world.