This article shows how to configure app update settings in IGEL OS.

Apps can only be installed by the user if Permit local app installation is enabled under Security > Update. For more information, see Update.


Menu path: System > Update



Automatic reboot of system once app is installed

After app installation, the device reboots automatically. The user cannot postpone the reboot. 

After app installation, there is no automatic reboot. The user decides when to reboot. (Default)


Timeout for automatical reboot in seconds

Time period between the app installation and the reboot. (Default: 60)


Use a bandwidth limit while updating

Limits bandwidth usage during the downloading of updates to the value set under Limit bandwidth used for updating.

Bandwidth usage is not limited during the downloading of updates. (Default)


Limit bandwidth used for updating

The value to which the bandwidth is limited during the downloading of updates. You can give the value with KB, MB and GB as quantifier. If no quantifier is given, the value is in megabytes. (Default: 2MB)


Seconds to wait for network connection during a multi stage update

A multi stage update is cancelled if no network connection can be established during this time period. (Default: 60)


Activate app after the installation

Apps are directly activated after installation, no separate action needed from the UMS Web App. (Default)

Apps are activated through a separate action from the UMS Web App. 


Repositories

Prioritized list of repositories used for app updates

To manage the list:

  • Click   to create a new entry.
  • Click   to remove the selected entry.
  • Click   to edit the selected entry.
  • Click   to copy the selected entry.


Clicking   brings up the Add dialogue, where you can define the following settings:

  • Certificate

The certificate used for authentication 

  • Priority

The number defines the priority of the repository, where larger number means higher priority. Numbers are accepted from 0 to 4294967295.

  • Repository URL

The URL of the repository