APPC 10SLBe Android 11
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring PADS4 Viewer on ProDVX APPC-10SLBe devices running Android 11.
Minimum PADS4 Version Required: 2024.1
1. Before You Start
1.1 Ensure PADS4 Server is Installed
During installation, you must specify the PADS4 Server location. It is recommended to install and configure the PADS4 Server before setting up the device.
1.2 Resetting the Device
A factory reset is recommended to free up storage and prevent software conflicts.
Factory Reset Steps
Step One
Open Android Settings.
Step Two
Navigate to System → Reset Options.
Step Three
Select Erase all data (factory reset).
Step Four
Click ERASE ALL DATA.
Step Five
Confirm by clicking ERASE ALL DATA again.
Important: This process deletes all data. Back up important files before proceeding.
1.3 Complete the Device’s Welcome Wizard
Steps to Complete the Wizard:
Step One
Plug in the PoE cable to power on the device.
Step Two
Click START on the “Hi there” screen.
Step Three
Wait for device initialization to complete.
Step Four
Select “Don’t copy” when asked to copy apps & data.
Step Five
Click Skip to bypass Google Sign-in.
Step Six
Accept Google Services by clicking Accept.
Step Seven
Select Skip for screen lock setup.
1.4 Verify ProDVX API Installation
ProDVX API is required for PADS4 Viewer to function properly.
Check if ProDVX API is Running
Step One
Look for the PA icon in the Android status bar.
Step Two
If missing, pull down the notification bar and look for “ProDVX API (EdLA) is running.”
Step Three
If the API is not installed, download it from here and install it before proceeding.
1.5 ProDVX API Token
PADS4 uses a default API token for authentication.
Replace the Default Token (If Needed)
Step One
Navigate to C:\Program Files\PADS4\Foundation\Apps on the PADS4 Server.
Step Two
Locate the file prodvx-api-token.txt.
Step Three
Open the file and replace the existing token with your custom API token.
Step Four
Save the file.
2. Installing PADS4 Viewer
2.1 Download the PADS4 Viewer
You can download the PADS4 Viewer from:
PADS4 Server:
(Replace [yourPADS4Server] with your server’s IP or name, and [domain] with your PADS4 domain – default is PADS4.)
APP Center: Download Latest PADS4ProDVXv2 APK
Important: If you download a newer version, also place it in the apps directory on the PADS4 Server.
2.2 Install the PADS4 Viewer
Step One
Copy the PADS4ProDVXv2.apk to a USB stick.
Step Two
Insert the USB stick into the ProDVX device.
Step Three
Open the Files app on the device.
Step Four
Locate PADS4ProDVXv2.apk on the USB stick.
Step Five
Tap on the file to start installation.
Step Six
Confirm installation prompts.
Step Seven
When installation is complete, tap Open.
2.3 Set PADS4 Viewer as the Home App
PADS4 must be set as the default Home App to auto-start.
Step One
Open Android Settings.
Step Two
Go to Apps & Notifications.
Step Three
Select PADS4ProDVXv2.
Step Four
Open Advanced settings.
Step Five
Set PADS4ProDVXv2 as the Home App.
PADS4 Viewer will now start automatically when the device turns on.
3. Connecting to PADS4 Server
Format:
Example:
Steps to Connect to PADS4 Server
Step One
Enter the PADS4 Server Address.
Step Two
(Optional) Enter a custom Viewer Name.
Step Three
Click Start.
Step Four
Grant access permissions to photos, media, and files.
Step Five
The PADS4 Viewer will download and start automatically.
4. Adjusting & Updating PADS4 Viewer
4.1 Adjust Viewer Settings
To open the options screen:
Hold the left mouse button or touch the screen for 3 seconds.
Click Launcher Settings to return to PADS4ProDVXv2 app.
4.2 Updating PADS4 Viewer & PADS4ProDVXv2
If you update the PADS4 Server, both PADS4 Viewer and PADS4ProDVXv2 will automatically update to the latest version.