What do I need to know?
If sideloading is used, it is the customer's responsibility to keep the app updated. Updates to Handyman Office for Handyman Cloud are mandatory — an outdated version may stop working. GSG Handyman does not provide direct support for sideloading installations.
What is deploy via Microsoft Intune?
If your organisation uses Microsoft Intune for device management, this is the recommended approach. Intune can deploy Microsoft Store apps directly to managed devices without requiring end-users to have Store access. See the Microsoft documentation for full instructions:
What is manual download and installation?
If Intune is not available, the app package can be downloaded manually using a third-party tool and then installed on each device.
How do I download the app package?
GSG Handyman distributes Handyman Mobile and Handyman Office exclusively via the Microsoft Store. To download the MSIX/APPX package without Store access, use the following tool:
- store.rg-adguard.net — paste the Microsoft Store app URL to generate a direct download link for the package file.
For guidance on using this approach, see: How to Download Offline Installer (APPX/MSIX) for any Microsoft Store App
How do I enable sideloading on the target device?
Sideloading must be enabled before installing the package. On Windows 10/11, go to Settings → Update & Security → For Developers and set the option to Sideload apps or Developer mode. Note that this setting may be controlled by group policy in managed environments.
How do I install the package?
There are two methods to install an MSIX or APPX package:
Method A — App Installer (graphical): Double-click the downloaded .msix or .appx file. Windows will open the App Installer, showing the app name, publisher, and version. Click Install.
Method B — PowerShell: Open PowerShell and run:
Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:Path oHandymanMobile.msix"
For DISM-based enterprise deployment across multiple devices, see: Sideload Apps with DISM
For a general overview of the PowerShell and graphical installer methods, see: How to Install .Appx or .AppxBundle Software on Windows 10/11
Keeping the app updated?
Because sideloaded apps do not receive automatic updates via the Microsoft Store, you must manually repeat the download and installation process each time a new version is released. To check for new versions, monitor your Handyman release communications or contact GSG Handyman support. For WinGet-based automated updates, see: WingetUI on GitHub