Newline STV+

The Newline STV+ is an Android 14 display. You install the PADS4 Viewer app on the display to show PADS4 presentations. This page explains how to check the firmware, install the app from a USB flash drive, and connect it to your PADS4 Server.

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Before you begin

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Supported devices

• Newline STV+ (Android 14)

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Minimum requirements

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Other prerequisites

• A USB flash drive. You use it to install the app.
• The remote control of the display.
• Network access from the display to the PADS4 Server.

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Open the Android menu

To open the Android menu, press the cogwheel on the remote control.

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Prepare the device

When you turn on the display for the first time, the Configuration Wizard starts automatically. If the wizard does not start, or if someone used the display before, reset the display first.

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Reset the device

Reset the display to clear the storage and prevent software conflicts.

1. Open the Android menu.
2. In the settings menu, go to System.
3. In System, select About.
4. Select Reset.
5. Select Factory Reset.
6. Enter the PIN code.
   The default PIN is 1111.
7. Confirm the factory reset.

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Check the firmware version

PADS4 Viewer needs firmware version V2.0.16 or later to work fully.

1. Open the Android menu.
2. In the settings menu, go to System.
3. In System, select About.
4. Compare the firmware version with V2.0.16.

If the version is lower, update the firmware.

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Update the firmware

1. Open the Android menu.
2. In the settings menu, go to System.
3. Select System Update.
4. Select the over-the-air method.

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Install PADS4 Viewer

Install the PADS4WebLauncher.apk file from a USB flash drive. You find the file on your PADS4 Server in http(s)://<server>/<domain>/apps. You can also download the latest version from GitHub.

1. Copy the APK file to a USB flash drive.
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the display.
3. Open the File Commander app.
4. Browse to the APK file on the USB flash drive, and then select it.
5. If a security warning appears, allow the installation from this source.
6. Select Install, and then select Done.

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Start the Viewer automatically

Set PADS4 Web Launcher as the Home app so that the display starts PADS4 Viewer automatically.

1. Open the Android menu.
2. Go to Source & Inputs.
3. Under Starting Source, go to Android.
4. Go to Select App auto-launch, and then select Custom.
5. Select PADS4 Web Launcher.
6. Select OK.

The display now starts PADS4 Viewer automatically.

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Connect the Viewer to the PADS4 Server

The server location has this format: http(s)://<server>/<domain>. Replace <server> with the IP address or host name of your PADS4 Server. Replace <domain> with your PADS4 domain. The default domain is PADS4.

1. Enter the PADS4 Server location.
2. (Optional) Enter a name for the Viewer. If you leave the field empty, the PADS4 Server generates a name.
3. Select Start.

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Supported features and limitations

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General

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Video and images

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Content and data

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Device management