Download, Upload and Install - CMS v3 and later

Download the new APK version and upload it to your CMS by following the instructions appropriate for the device/version you are using.

DSDevices DSCS9X / DSCS95 / DSCS9 with Xibo for Android 1.7 R60 or later

Use the category selector to choose the standard Xibo for Android Release file, available from Downloads.

Upload and Install - CMS v3 and later

Once the APK file has been downloaded, click on Player Versions under the Displays section of the CMS Menu, and click on Add Version.

Upload the downloaded APK file to the CMS using the Upload Version form:

• Once the APK file is uploaded to the CMS, navigate to Display Settings and click on the row menu of the selected Display Profile.
• Click on Edit and on the General tab use the Player Version drop-down menu and select the Player Version file and click Save.

All Displays that are assigned to this Display Profile will download the new version and install it during the configured download and upgrade windows.

You must ensure that the version you select is suitable for all Players that have that Display Profile assigned to them. For example, you cannot switch between two different White Labelled Players or between White Label and Xibo branded Players, or between system signed versions of the Player by this method. Attempting to send an incompatible Player version may cause errors at the Player.

If you need to override the version assigned to a particular Player, that must be done before selecting a version in the Display Settings profile. Please see the Player Version Override section below.

Please note: The Version and Code number of the installer file are populated and should be correct. If this is not the case, they will appear in red, and will need to be manually edited to correctly match by using the row menu to Edit.

Player Version Override

It may be necessary to run a different Player Version on selected Displays. This must be done before selecting a Player Version in the Display Settings Profile assigned to the Player otherwise it may download and upgrade as soon as the Display Settings Profile is modified.

• Navigate to Displays and use the row menu to Edit.
• Click on the Profile Settings tab and scroll down to Player Version and click to edit.
• Use the drop-down to select the version to assign to the Display
• Save at the bottom of the form.

DSDevices DSCJ18/DSCJ19 with Xibo for Android 1.7 R60 or later

Use the category selector to choose the specific Xibo for Android - DSDevices(DSCJ18/19) Release file, available from Downloads.

Upload and Install - CMS v3 and later

Once the APK file has been downloaded, click on Player Versions under the Displays section of the CMS Menu, and click on Add Version.

Upload the downloaded APK file to the CMS using the Upload Version form:

• Once the APK file is uploaded to the CMS, navigate to Display Settings and click on the row menu of the selected Display Profile.
• Click on Edit and on the General tab use the Player Version drop-down menu and select the Player Version file and click Save.

All Displays that are assigned to this Display Profile will download the new version and install it during the configured download and upgrade windows.

You must ensure that the version you select is suitable for all Players that have that Display Profile assigned to them. For example, you cannot switch between two different White Labelled Players or between White Label and Xibo branded Players, or between system signed versions of the Player by this method. Attempting to send an incompatible Player version may cause errors at the Player.

If you need to override the version assigned to a particular Player, that must be done before selecting a version in the Display Settings profile. Please see the Player Version Override section below.

Please note: The Version and Code number of the installer file are populated and should be correct. If this is not the case, they will appear in red, and will need to be manually edited to correctly match by using the row menu to Edit.

Player Version Override

It may be necessary to run a different Player Version on selected Displays. This must be done before selecting a Player Version in the Display Settings Profile assigned to the Player otherwise it may download and upgrade as soon as the Display Settings Profile is modified.

• Navigate to Displays and use the row menu to Edit.
• Click on the Profile Settings tab and scroll down to Player Version and click to edit.
• Use the drop-down to select the version to assign to the Display
• Save at the bottom of the form.

DSDevices DSCJ18/DSCJ19 with Xibo for Android earlier than 1.7 R60

It isn’t possible to remotely upgrade this version. You will need to manually uninstall the version you have and install the DSDevices specific version of the Player for DSCJ18/DSCJ19 devices following the Installation Guide.

Other Rooted Devices with Xibo for Android 1.7 R53 or later

A device that has root access can make use of the auto-update functionality which is available from 1.7 R53 and later. A Rooted Device must be configured for Automatic Update as described in the Installation Guide.

Use the category selector to choose the standard Xibo for Android Release file, available from Downloads.

Upload and Install - CMS v3 and later

• Once the APK file has been downloaded, click on Player Versions under the Displays section of the CMS Menu, and click on Add Version.

• Upload the downloaded APK file to the CMS using the Upload Version form:

Once the APK file is uploaded to the CMS, navigate to Display Settings and click on the row menu of the selected Display Profile.

Click on Edit and on the General tab use the Player Version drop-down menu and select the Player Version file and click Save .

All Displays that are assigned to this Display Profile will download the new version and install it during the configured download and upgrade windows.

You must ensure that the version you select is suitable for all Players that have that Display Profile assigned to them. For example, you cannot switch between two different White Labelled Players or between White Label and Xibo branded Players, or between system signed versions of the Player by this method. Attempting to send an incompatible Player version may cause errors at the Player.

If you need to override the version assigned to a particular Player, that must be done before selecting a version in the Display Settings profile. Please see Player Version Override below.

Please note: The Version and Code number of the installer file are populated and should be correct. If this is not the case, they will appear in red, and will need to be manually edited to correctly match by using the row menu to Edit.

Player Version Override

It may be necessary to run a different Player Version on selected Displays. This must be done before selecting a Player Version in the Display Settings Profile assigned to the Player otherwise it may download and upgrade as soon as the Display Settings Profile is modified.

• Navigate to Displays and use the row menu to Edit.
• Click on the Profile Settings tab and scroll down to Player Version and click to edit.
• Use the drop-down to select the version to assign to the Display
• Save at the bottom of the form.

Non-Rooted Devices and earlier versions of Xibo for Android 1.7 R53

Use the category selector to choose the standard Xibo for Android Release file, available from Downloads.

• Download the APK directly onto your device, or transfer it to the device using the same method you used for installation.
• Once the file is on the device, select it to launch the upgrade.

A box will appear informing you that the app you’re about to install will replace an existing application:

• Press OK to complete the upgrade, once finished launch Xibo for Android.