Digital Signage Android App - Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Android device (Player) with Android 7.0 or higher
• For remote installation: Computer with ADB installed

Method 1: Manual Installation

Enable installation from unknown sources

1. Open the Settings app on your device
2. Scroll down and tap on "Security"
3. Tap on "Unknown sources"
4. Enable the option

Download the app

1. Download the app from the Download latest APK
2. Install the app on your device

Open the app

1. Open the app on your device

Method 2: Remote Installation via ADB

Enable Developer Mode on Android Device

1. Open the Settings app on your device
2. Scroll down and tap on "About phone" or "About device"
3. Find "Build number" and tap it 7 times rapidly
4. You should see a message saying "You are now a developer!"

Enable USB and Network Debugging

1. Go back to Settings and tap on "Developer options" (now visible in the menu)
2. Enable "USB debugging"
3. Enable "Wireless ADB debugging" or "Network ADB" (the exact name may vary by device)
4. Note down your device's IP address from Settings > Wi-Fi > [Your Network] or use adb shell ip addr show wlan0

Connect and Install via ADB

1. Ensure both your computer and Android device are connected to the same network

2. Download the latest APK to your computer from Download latest APK

3. Open a terminal/command prompt on your computer

4. Connect to the device using its IP address:

   adb connect 192.168.1.100:5555

   (Replace 192.168.1.100 with your device's actual IP address)

   Expected output:

   connected to 192.168.1.100:5555

5. Install the APK remotely:

   adb install latest.apk

   Expected output:

   Performing Streamed Install
   Success

Verify Installation

1. Check that the app appears in the device's app drawer
2. The app should launch automatically or can be opened manually

Troubleshooting

ADB Connection Issues

• Ensure both devices are on the same network
• Try restarting ADB: adb kill-server then adb start-server
• Check if the device IP address has changed
• Make sure no firewall is blocking the connection

Developer Options Not Visible

• Some devices hide Developer Options after reboot - re-enable by tapping Build Number 7 times again

Installation Failed

• Ensure "Install via USB" is enabled in Developer Options
• Check if the APK file is corrupted by re-downloading it