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Android GX WiFi Display

4. Service menu

The service menu provides access to additional settings, many of which were previously set during the initial configuration.

Additionally, you can access certain native Android system settings.

  • Touch and hold the bottom left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds.

    Note

    There is no button visible, simply touch and hold a blank area at the bottom left of the screen.

    If you've previously set up a PIN, input it in the popup box.

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The service menu appears at the left hand side and offers several settings:

  • Android settings: This button will open the native Android settings menu. This allows access to change Android system settings, including power, display and connection settings.

  • Keep Screen On: Turning this feature on will keep the display active at all times. However, the screen can still be turned off manually using the device's power button.

  • Autorotate: Activating this option enables the automatic rotation of the screen between landscape and portrait modes, depending on the orientation of the device.

  • Show Battery Status: Enable this option to show the status of the Android device's battery.

    The battery level is displayed by a small icon located in the upper-right portion of the display.

  • Auto update check: Periodically checks for available app updates automatically.

    Users will be notified of new updates, but they won't be installed automatically.

  • Check for updates: Tap to immediately check for available app updates.

  • Search for devices This option brings up the device list to switch to a new GX device.

    Use this if you are replacing the GX device or if you want to use the Android device in a different installation.

  • WiFi Settings: Allows the Android device to be connected to a different WiFi network or if it's being used in a different installation.

  • Reload: Reloads the interface.

  • Factory reset: Pressing this option initiates a factory reset of the Android device. A confirmatory dialog box will be displayed before proceeding.

    Use this option if you want to use the device as a regular smartphone or tablet again, or if you need to reinstall the application.

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