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Definition of Package Name
A unique identifier for an Android application, typically in reverse domain format such as com.example.app. Package names are used in MDM platforms to add apps to allowlists or blocklists and to manage app deployments.

A package name is a unique identifier for an Android application, typically in reverse domain format such as com.example.app or com.androidnexus.console. Package names are used in MDM platforms to identify apps in allowlists, blocklists, and app deployment.

Package Name Format

Package names follow reverse domain notation. For example, Google’s Gmail app is com.google.android.gm. The format is typically: com.company.appname or org.organization.appname. Package names are case-sensitive and globally unique.

Finding Package Names

Users can find an app’s package name by enabling developer mode in Android settings and checking app information. IT administrators can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) command adb shell pm list packages to view all packages on a device.

App Identification

Package names uniquely identify apps across all Android devices. Unlike app names (which can be duplicated), package names are globally unique. This allows MDM platforms to reliably identify specific apps.

In MDM Policies

MDM administrators use package names to create app allowlists (specifying which apps are permitted) or blocklists (specifying which apps are prohibited). Policies reference apps by package name to ensure the correct apps are managed.

App Updates

When an app is updated, the package name remains the same. The version number within the app changes, but the package name identifier remains constant. This allows MDM to track app updates without confusion.

Privacy Considerations

Package names are visible to users through Android settings. This is not sensitive information, though keeping a list of package names could potentially indicate organizational software choices.

Version Information

Apps have both a package name and a version number. The package name identifies which app it is, while the version number indicates which release of that app is installed. Both are used together in app management.

People Also Ask

What is Package Name? +
A unique identifier for an Android application, typically in reverse domain format such as com.example.app. Package names are used in MDM platforms to add apps to allowlists or blocklists and to manage app deployments.
Why is Package Name important for Android device management? +
Package Name is a key concept in Android Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM). Understanding Package Name helps IT teams and operations managers deploy, secure, and manage Android device fleets more effectively.
How does Package Name work in practice? +
In an Android EMM environment, Package Name is typically configured and managed through an EMM console like AndroidNexus. Administrators can apply policies and settings related to Package Name across their entire device fleet from a single dashboard.
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