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Review "version mismatch message"
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Description

Currently, when we update the version number, the webclient shows a "Version mismatch" message, prompting to reinstall manifest.xml.

Things to review:

  • A reinstall would really only be needed, if the manifest file itself was touched, which is going to be rare. We should base the prompt on that, and preferably do it automatically (perhaps the build could calculate a hash on manifest.xml.in, and we could use fill in that, instead of %VERSION%)
  • Perhaps the message should be shown as a native prompt, instead? It should definitely include a simple click-through to the install add-in page.
  • Verify, if a restart/reload of outlook is needed after installation, given appropriate instructions.

Event Timeline

tfry triaged this task as Normal priority.Thu, Mar 26, 1:37 PM
tfry created this task.
m.eik added a comment.Fri, Mar 27, 8:46 AM

yes, we should only ask for an update of the manifest if its content was changed. the message should indicate that.

also, this is only of use for sideloaded add-ins the user controls. the installation process is different for add-ins that were installed from the MS app-store (in case we end up there) or company-wide installations when it shows up in the admin maintained area.