You can configure the MMPK source in Mobile Designer so that end users can download the .mmpk file without needing to sideload the file onto their device. When the end user starts the app in Mobile, the user is prompted to download the .mmpk file from an Esri portal. Configuring the MMPK source has the added benefit of prompting the user to download the .mmpk file if it is later updated.

In the following procedure, you will configure your app's Mobile Map Package settings to specify the MMPK source and the .mmap file. An .mmpk file is essentially a zip file that contains map data. Each map is represented by an .mmap file.

Before you can configure the MMPK source, you must ensure the .mmpk file has been published to your Esri portal.

To configure the app's Mobile Map Package settings with an MMPK source:

1.While editing your app in Mobile Designer, in the Components panel, click Map.

2.To expand the section, click Mobile Map Package.

3.Under MMPK Source, click Select.

A windows appears that allows you to select the MMPK source published to your Esri portal.

4.Select the MMPK source you want and click Select.

If you can't find the desired MMPK source, try selecting a different option in the Filter by menu.

The MMPK source is added to your app with a link to open it in ArcGIS Online/Enterprise.

5.If necessary, download the .mmpk file: click Open in ArcGIS Online/Enterprise and then Download.

6.In File Explorer, unzip the .mmpk file.

An .mmpk file is essentially a zip file, which can be unzipped by any zipping utility, for example, 7-Zip.

7.Within the folder where you unzipped the .mmpk file, navigate to the p## folder.

8.Click the .mmap file that represents the map you want, and press CTRL+C.

9.In Mobile Designer, under Add Layer Extensions from .mmap, click Select File.

A window appears that allows you to select the .mmap file.

10.To paste the location of the .mmap file, press CTRL+V and then Enter.

The map's layers are added to your app.

11.Click File > Save.