NEW: Use an Android tablet as dedicated GX Wi-Fi Display (beta)

[hominidae]

when you used the QR method for install, the app runs in kiosk mode by default.
That means the App is configured as the standard launcher in Android system settings.
When you are able to open the system settings you could change it back to the standard system launcher.
If not, you need to re-install from scratch but not using the QR method but use the APK install method instead.

[bretb949 (Bret)]

Been working great for me except “Keep Screen On.” Every few days, that setting turns itself off.

I turn the setting on, its fine for a few days, then I notice the screen off, press power button to wake up Android, it reconnects in a few seconds, and I go back to that setting and its now showing its turned off. I turn the setting back on, and its good for a few days, and the cycle repeats.

Tablet is Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet 11” 64GB.

[vaursechs (Nick Ebben)]

Same issue here… haven’t found a fix yet

[1234enough]

Same here as well

[petern (Peter)]

I am having an issue, i have installed it on Samsung a9 worked fine for a while then suddenly i get error loading web with a reload button. I restart the tablet nothing still the same. I try to reselect the cerbo i can see it’s up in bold i select it nothing still the same page. But if i load the ip on my computer it works. I am lost. When i reinstall it it works for a for a few hours then back to the same my cerbo is runnning v3.54 and tablet is running version v1.00 beta4 which i installed from the qrcode

[w8dev (Adam)]

I just noticed a bug this morning. When you load the app on an android tablet, you select a WiFi connection to use for downloading the app. Once the app is loaded, you can change the WiFi connection but any time you click on a different connection, you’re taken to a different page to enter the password but you instantly get prompt “Connection Successful” and then you’re taken back to the menu. It won’t let you change the WiFi connection.

You have to actually go to the Android WiFi settings in order to change the connection.

[haraldh]

I have the same with my Lenovo Android Go pad. It works for a couple of hours and after that only a reboot helps, and even then I have to wait for a few minutes for the UI to show up.

[petern (Peter)]

how is your cerbo connected to the network Wifi or LAN. Mine is wifi so today i am installing a 40m lan cable to my nearest network switch (currently i have a wifi access point 2m away from the cerbo).

[jperez]

Hi everyone,

A new version has been released: v1.00beta5

This version includes major improvements and brings us closer to the final official release.

Changes

• Auto-update mechanism added: No need to go through the entire QR code process to update the app.

  • Users can manually check for updates in the hidden service menu.
  • The app will periodically check for updates and notify users when a new update is available.
    • This feature is optional and can be disabled.

• Auto-rotate option added: Allows the tablet to be installed in any orientation, which is useful if the charging port needs to be positioned a certain way.

  • Note: The GX UI is designed for landscape mode, so using portrait orientation may not fully utilize the available screen space.

• Fixes and improvements:

  • Fixed an issue where a white screen would appear, requiring a tablet restart to restore functionality.
  • Fixed an issue where some Android versions/models could not find GX devices, requiring manual configuration.
  • Added the ability to manually add a GX device using FQDN instead of only by IP address.
  • Fix keep screen on setting gets disabled in some situations.
  • Now full Android settings are accessible from the service hidden menu.

• Kiosk immersive mode improvements:

  • Better handling of unwanted Android system overlay UI.
  • Prevents the manufacturer lock screen from appearing.
  • Disables volume buttons.
  • Blocks the menu that some models display when the power button is pressed and held.
    • (The tablet can still be powered off by holding the power button long enough.)

How to update

To install this version, reset the tablet to factory defaults using the option in the service menu, then reinstall the app.
Once this version is installed, future updates can be done via the new auto-update feature.

[jperez]

@petern

I am having an issue, i have installed it on Samsung a9 worked fine for a while then suddenly i get error loading web with a reload button. I restart the tablet nothing still the same. I try to reselect the cerbo i can see it’s up in bold i select it nothing still the same page. But if i load the ip on my computer it works. I am lost. When i reinstall it it works for a for a few hours then back to the same my cerbo is runnning v3.54 and tablet is running version v1.00 beta4 which i installed from the qrcode

Hi,
We’ve released v1.00beta5 and this issue should be fixed.

NEW: Use an Android tablet as dedicated GX Wi-Fi Display (beta)

Hi everyone, A new version has been released: v1.00beta5 This version includes major improvements and brings us closer to the final official release. Changes Auto-update mechanism added: No need to go through the entire QR code process to update the app. Users can manually check for updates in the hidden service menu. The app will periodically check for updates and notify users when a new update is available. This feature is optional and can be disabled. Auto-rotate option added: All…

[jperez]

@bretb949

Been working great for me except “Keep Screen On.” Every few days, that setting turns itself off.

I turn the setting on, its fine for a few days, then I notice the screen off, press power button to wake up Android, it reconnects in a few seconds, and I go back to that setting and its now showing its turned off. I turn the setting back on, and its good for a few days, and the cycle repeats.

Tablet is Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet 11” 64GB.

Hi,
We’ve released v1.00beta5 and this issue should be fixed.

NEW: Use an Android tablet as dedicated GX Wi-Fi Display (beta)

Hi everyone, A new version has been released: v1.00beta5 This version includes major improvements and brings us closer to the final official release. Changes Auto-update mechanism added: No need to go through the entire QR code process to update the app. Users can manually check for updates in the hidden service menu. The app will periodically check for updates and notify users when a new update is available. This feature is optional and can be disabled. Auto-rotate option added: All…

[jperez]

@felixreher

Similar issue here. Would it be possible to specify a GX device with an FQDN instead of just an IP? I am running VPN solutions that reach my VenusOS-Devices via a tunnel on port 80 or 443 - but the tunnel cannot be addressed via an IP address.

Hi,
We’ve released v1.00beta5 making it possible to add a GX by a FQDN.

NEW: Use an Android tablet as dedicated GX Wi-Fi Display (beta)

Hi everyone, A new version has been released: v1.00beta5 This version includes major improvements and brings us closer to the final official release. Changes Auto-update mechanism added: No need to go through the entire QR code process to update the app. Users can manually check for updates in the hidden service menu. The app will periodically check for updates and notify users when a new update is available. This feature is optional and can be disabled. Auto-rotate option added: All…

[jperez]

Hi,
We’ve released v1.00beta5 and added a button to access the general Android settings.

NEW: Use an Android tablet as dedicated GX Wi-Fi Display (beta)

Hi everyone, A new version has been released: v1.00beta5 This version includes major improvements and brings us closer to the final official release. Changes Auto-update mechanism added: No need to go through the entire QR code process to update the app. Users can manually check for updates in the hidden service menu. The app will periodically check for updates and notify users when a new update is available. This feature is optional and can be disabled. Auto-rotate option added: All…

[jperez]

Hi,

The double tap to wake is a feature tied to hardware and manufacturers only enable it on some models. It is not possible to implement it in the app.

We’ve recently released a new beta version that enables full access to Android settings, you can check if your tablet has an option in the settings to enable double tap.

NEW: Use an Android tablet as dedicated GX Wi-Fi Display (beta)

Hi everyone, A new version has been released: v1.00beta5 This version includes major improvements and brings us closer to the final official release. Changes Auto-update mechanism added: No need to go through the entire QR code process to update the app. Users can manually check for updates in the hidden service menu. The app will periodically check for updates and notify users when a new update is available. This feature is optional and can be disabled. Auto-rotate option added: All…

[jperez]

Hi,
We’ve released v1.00beta5 adding an option to enable auto-rotate.
The GX UI has been designed with this specific aspect ratio and it is not feasible to make it adaptive.

NEW: Use an Android tablet as dedicated GX Wi-Fi Display (beta)

Hi everyone, A new version has been released: v1.00beta5 This version includes major improvements and brings us closer to the final official release. Changes Auto-update mechanism added: No need to go through the entire QR code process to update the app. Users can manually check for updates in the hidden service menu. The app will periodically check for updates and notify users when a new update is available. This feature is optional and can be disabled. Auto-rotate option added: All…

[jperez]

Hi,
Crashes can occur due to multiple reasons, some of them are out of our control. The latest version, v1.00beta5 includes several stability improvements that might help with the issue you are experiencing.
I also recommend you to update your GX to the latest version.

[Clark]

Great work!

Is this update also available as an APK via https://bit.ly/gxDisplay as with the last version?

Thanks

Edit: Just answered my own question. Deleted the app and downloaded again from link above and it is the new version v1.00beta5

[thewiep]

@jperez could you please check if showWhenLocked can be added to the flags of the activity (direct link):

R.attr  |  API reference  |  Android Developers

This would increase security of tablets where kiosk mode isn’t used.
This allows the app to be shown over the lockscreen so you can lock and turn off the screen by pressing the power button and when you press the power button again the device is locked but the gxDisplay UI will be shown.

for Java:

getWindow().addFlags(WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_KEEP_SCREEN_ON |
                WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_SHOW_WHEN_LOCKED);

for .NET:

Window.AddFlags(WindowManagerFlags.KeepScreenOn |
                WindowManagerFlags.ShowWhenLocked);

I use the .NET one in my application and this work great.
Since keep screen on is alreagy implemented this should be a minor change.
Thanks for considering!

[gl78 (Greg)]

Hi,

I have a new out of the box Pritom P7, android 11.

I can see the GX in the list device. But when selected I get Error 404.

See photos.

Reset… powered on/off… checked android wifi settings (via Network and direct to GX)

Any Ideas….

[jperez]

@gl78

Hi,

I have a new out of the box Pritom P7, android 11.

I can see the GX in the list device. But when selected I get Error 404.

See photos.

Reset… powered on/off… checked android wifi settings (via Network and direct to GX)

Any Ideas….

Hi,
Probably your GX is running an old firmware version, updating it to latest release should fix the problem.