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AI-generatedReleaseChannel mismatch and auto-install trigger conditions
The Expo Updates API evaluates update eligibility by comparing the remote manifest's releaseChannel against the app's currently assigned releaseChannel. When a mismatch occurs, the service may reject the update or continue to display the installed version string, but the decision logic that governs whether auto‑install is suppressed in favor of explicit user