Deploy Custom APK App to Android via Intune

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Answer Correct answer: D — Deploy the custom app using the APK file format by selecting the line-of-business (LOB) app type in Microsoft Intune.

You have a Microsoft 365 subscription that includes Microsoft Intune. You need to deploy a custom app to Android devices. The app uses the APK file format. Which type of app should you select for the deployment?

  1. built-in
  2. Android store
  3. Managed Google Play
  4. line-of-business (LOB) Correct Answer
  5. web link
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Community Votes

D
83%
C
17%

83% of anonymous learners picked answer D. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.

Community Insight

This question tests the classification of app types in Intune, specifically identifying that a custom app provided as an APK file is deployed as a line-of-business (LOB) app.

When deploying a custom app using an APK file to Android devices in Microsoft Intune, you must select the line-of-business (LOB) app type. This page establishes why LOB is the correct choice over Managed Google Play or other app types for custom installation files.

Choosing Managed Google Play (C) because modern Android Enterprise requires private apps to be uploaded there, but the question specifically refers to the app type selected for an APK installation file, which Intune classifies as LOB.

Community Discussion (4 comments)

Krayzr 👍 7 Selected: D
The correct answer is D. line-of-business (LOB). Reasoning: A Line-of-Business (LOB) application is a custom application that is integral to running a business, but not available to the public. In this case, since you have a custom app in APK format that you need to deploy to Android devices, you would use the LOB app type in Microsoft Intune. Here’s a brief explanation of each option: A. Built-in: These are apps that come pre-installed on the device. Since you’re deploying a custom app, this option is not applicable. B. Android store: This refers to apps that are available on the Google Play Store. Since your app is custom and not on the Play Store, this option is not applicable. C. Managed Google Play: This is for publicly available Google Play Store apps that you want to manage and distribute in your organization. Since your app is a custom app and not on the Play Store, this option is not applicable. D. Line-of-business (LOB): This is the correct option for deploying custom apps that are not available on the public app store. E. Web link: This is for deploying a web link to a device. Since you’re deploying an app and not a web link, this option is not applicable.
mslteam2024 👍 1 Selected: C
answer is C because murcao is right. you must deploy custom apk using managed google play store
murcao 👍 1 Selected: C
This question can be tricky Because if it is a android private app definitely is C. But there is no mention to that, and that is my doubt. For me I will pick C To add a apk you can go: - Intune - Apps - Android - Add - Managed google play - Private - Add the apk there - Sync - and then it will appear in the Android app
AdrianoM 👍 3 Selected: D
Correct

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Expert Analysis

Why the Answer Is Correct

In Microsoft Intune, a line-of-business (LOB) app is defined as a custom application that is not available in a public app store and is provided directly via its installation file. For Android devices, this installation file is specifically the APK format. Selecting the LOB app type allows the administrator to upload the custom APK package directly into Intune for deployment to managed devices.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Built-in apps (A) are pre-installed or automatically available apps that do not require custom deployment. Android store apps (B) are public applications available in the standard Google Play store, not custom APKs. Managed Google Play (C) is used for Android Enterprise to deploy both public and private apps, but the app type itself is not "Managed Google Play" when referring to the direct upload of an APK installation file in the context of LOB definitions; rather, it is the delivery channel for Android Enterprise LOB apps. Web link (E) is used to deploy a URL to a web application, not a local APK file.

Community Comment Notes

Some users debated between LOB and Managed Google Play. As noted by murcao, "To add a apk you can go: - Intune - Apps - Android - Add - Managed google play - Private - Add the apk there". While this is technically true for Android Enterprise devices, the official Intune documentation explicitly classifies a custom app provided as an APK installation file under the line-of-business (LOB) app type definition, making D the correct answer for this specific exam context.

Official Reference

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/apps/apps-add

Exam Strategy

When identifying Intune app types, match the file format to the official definitions. A custom app provided via an installation file (like APK or IPA) is always classified as a line-of-business (LOB) app, regardless of the underlying deployment channel for modern Android management.

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