How to install app programmatically in Hololens 2 with API?

Question

Hello,

I'm interested in getting some help with installing an application programmatically with a HoloLens 2. I have a project setup that's been able to successfully interface with my HoloLens 2. I'm able to get OS information, status of the headset, thermals, and more. Unfortunately, I've been unable to successfully send the .appxbundle to install on my device. I believe that I may be sending the POST request incorrectly. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Here is a portion of my Python script:

response = requests.post('https://' + self.ip + '/api/app/packagemanager/package?package=' + file_name,
files=multipart_form_data, auth=(self.username, self.password), verify=True)

Here's a link reference with Windows Device Portal docs: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mixed-reality/develop/advanced-concepts/device-portal-api-reference

Answer 1

Hello, Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,

I'm not familiar with Python so I use RESTful testing tool - Postman to test, below is my configuration, hope it will be useful to you.

1. Refer Windows Device Portal overview - UWP applications | Microsoft Learn to select the connection method and the corresponding IP and port, I am using a USB connection.
2. Params: Add "KEY: package, VALUE: [pacakageName]"
3. Authorization: Select Basic Auth
4. Body: Select form-data, select the KEY type as File, and VALUE as the package to be uploaded.
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