FortiToken Distribution To Android Phones

[lbarron]

We've got around 60+ devices to enrol with the FortiToken app and would like to distribute via our MDM solution. To avoid each device requiring access to the app store and having a google account we would need the apk file.

Has anyone done this before and what is the safest way of extracting the apk file?

Thanks

Lee

[Maverick4u]

To safely extract the FortiToken APK for distribution via your MDM solution, you can first attempt to contact Fortinet's support or check their official documentation. They may provide a secure way to download the APK for enterprise use. Extracting APKs directly from a device, while possible using tools like ADB, comes with risks, including potential malware or security issues. Using official channels ensures that the APK is legitimate and up-to-date.

You could also explore enterprise app management solutions that might allow you to sideload APKs securely without requiring Google accounts on each device.

[Apkpurehub]

Android File type

App-Related File Types

• APK (Android Package):

  • File format used to distribute and install Android apps.
  • Example: com.example.app.apk.

• AAB (Android App Bundle):

  • Format introduced to deliver optimized app files for specific devices.
  • Developers upload AAB to Google Play, which generates APKs for users.

• DEX (Dalvik Executable):

  • Contains compiled code for the Dalvik or ART runtime used in Android.
  • Found within APK files.

• OBB (Opaque Binary Blob):

  • Used to store large assets like graphics or media files for apps. 
  • apkpurehub.com/tekken-8-apk-download/

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2. Media File Types

• Images: .jpg, .png, .webp, .gif, .bmp
• Videos: .mp4, .3gp, .avi, .mkv, .webm
• Audio: .mp3, .wav, .ogg, .flac, .m4a
• Documents: .pdf, .txt, .docx, .xlsx, .pptx

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3. System-Related File Types

• XML: Used for layouts, configurations, and resource definitions.

  • Example: AndroidManifest.xml.

• .SO (Shared Object):

  • Native libraries for Android apps written in C/C++.

• IMG (Image Files):

  • System images for partitions like boot, recovery, or system.
  • Example: boot.img.

• ZIP:

  • Commonly used for flashable files such as custom ROMs or updates.

• BIN (Binary):

  • Binary files for firmware or system updates.

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4. Logs and Data File Types

• .log: System or app-generated logs.
• .db: Database files, often in SQLite format.
  • Example: contacts.db.

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5. Miscellaneous File Types

• .keystore: Stores cryptographic keys for app signing.
• .prop: Configuration files used for Android system properties.
  • Example: build.prop.