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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the PADS4 Web Launcher on the Maxhub CMB-Series Android displays. It covers initial setup, APK installation, autostart configuration, and viewer setup.

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Compatible devices:

  • Maxhub CMB-Series (Android 14)
Support for the Maxhub CMB-Series has been added to our PADS4 Generic Launcher solution in PADS4 version 2026.1. Kindly refer to the PADS4 Generic Android Viewer manual for further instructions.

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Minimum requirements

PADS4 Version Required: 2026.1 Device Firmware: 2026-06-09

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Prerequisites

  • Download the latest PADS4WebLauncher.apk from your PADS4 server (e.g., https://[your-server]/[domain]/apps) or from here, and copy it to a USB stick.
  • Ensure the PADS4 Server is set up and accessible.

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Installing PADS4 Viewer

  1. Power on the screen.
  2. Access All Apps.
  3. Insert the USB stick into the screen.
  4. Select Finder.
  5. Navigate to the USB drive and select PADS4WebLauncher.apk.
  6. Click Install and wait for completion.
  7. Once the installation is finished, select Done.
  8. Exit the File browser.

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Enabling auto-start

  1. Open Settings on the display.
  2. Go to Applications.
  3. Select PADS4 Web Launcher.
  4. Select Home app.
  5. Select PADS4 Web Launcher from the list of available applications.
  6. Return to the main Settings menu and go to System.
  7. Select Startup & Shutdown.
  8. Select Startup Channel Android.
  9. Set the Default startup item to PADS4 Web Launcher.
  10. Enable Auto startup.
  11. Press Back to exit Settings.

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Configuring connection

  1. Launch the PADS4 Web Launcher.
  2. Enter the Server URL in the format <protocol>://<host>:<port>/<hostpath>/.
  3. Fill in the ViewerName as required.
  4. Click Start to connect.
The PADS4 viewer is now connected and ready for use.