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

Hi,

Use to have 2 Samsung TAB A tablet with Android 7.7.1.

One running in kiosq mode the other in application mode.

After some learning with Updates and auto-updates, I can report that both devices are working OK.

(still have the auto-rotate feature not correct when the usb device is on the left side in my case)

With next update I will try to be more carefull in the process used as with the application mode one I need to download it on a Pendrive then manually update the device. But If I remember correctly the update to Version 1 was better (Downloaded directly in the device and ran the update).

Thank for your job, this app is really usefull !!

Xabi.

Nouvelle configuration vraiment tres sympathique,
un disfonctionnement constatĂ© cependant, l’historique de mon smart solar mppt 150/85 se limite a deux jours alors que celui de mes smart solar mppt100/50 est consultable sur 30 jours

I have 2 gx devices and the software keep loading both GX’s in my network in sequence. The result is that the screen is more in the loading condition than the displaying condition. How to fix the software to show only one GX permanantly?

I had v.1.0.0 running for some days on my Galaxy Tab A10. But it still runs into the reload/restart screen at least once a day.
I’ll temporarely switch back to Cerbo Remote Console view via browser. But however, I’ll keep an eye on it and will test new versions.

We are looking into it. Are the GX Raspberry Pi running Venus OS?

Great to hear that you are looking into it! Yes both are RPI’s running venus OS.

Works nice. when switching WiFi network on tablet and Venus GX it can not automatically reconnect. In the service menu you need to re-detect the venus GX and reconnect. Just a tip when someone has this problem,

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Hi,

Indeed, I discover that few daus ago too !

Xabi

What a great idea to extend the wired GX displays. So universal and flexible. Great job, Victron :sports_medal: . Thank you!

I bought a Samsung X110 Galaxy Tab A9, 8.7’’ (Android 14, One UI 6.1). OS and App Setup works exactly as described: QR Code, Country, Language, WiFi, gxDisplay App. Took only a few minutes, no problems. Love it :blue_heart:

An optional smart wakeup would be great detecting (estimated) presence.

Such an extra display is a great peripheral for future GX firmware extensions. Providing information to DESS like “EV charge state needed”, “vacation”, “unusual high consumption expected”, for example.

Sony Xperia Z2 tablet with Lineage os android 11, function is fine but get the info. update available
download successfull
update error! How can i manual do the update or other solution.

Hi,

the update error can come from the security, you need to allow unknow source application.

from Android settings | parameters | Screen/sécurity.

Xabi

i checked that, gxdisplay has all rights include camera and phone acess
all. what is the last version at the moment? i have 1.0beta6

Hi,

the last version is the Official V1.00 (not Beta)

I use to udate it manually with kiosq version
 reset process
 from Beta 6 to 9
 then it updates automaticaly !

Xavier

The app is installed via the apk and not via QR, right? The auto update mechanism only works when the app ins installed via the QR code. You need to download and install the apk manually.

On recent versions, when the installation method is not QR, the updater offers an option to download the apk then you can install it manually.

yes via apk ..that is the solution. i try it. thx
is the bitly downloadlink at the beginning 
the right one?
i got it
iám uptodate :slight_smile:

The network connection could perhaps “go to sleep” with the device causing a reconnection on wake, but that should not be case when returning from the settings menu.

Irrespective, throwing an error for a non-fatal condition never makes for a pleasant user experience.
Why not just display Reconnecting
 ?

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Using A Lenovo tab 8, when on house Wi-Fi it works perfectly, it is an excellent product. However we are having issues when on Wi-Fi direct to cerbo, with the screen set to always on. If we tap power button to put table to sleep, and leave it over night, it wont reconnect to the cerbo and we have to open service menu and reconnect cerbo wifi and then reconnect to device. Is there away to switch the screen off but still have the tablet working in the back ground, so as to not require to reconnect to wifi and device each time

Welcome.
Just wondering: Did you set the IP address in your router as fixed, so the tab will always have the same IP address?

Its in a caravan and we are not using a router, it’s connected to cerbo by wifi direct.
Andriod tablet settings allow to check, alway reconnect but when connected the Android tablet states it won’t auto reconnect.
Possibly because thers no iternet connection.

If we link it thru our workshop router, it auto reconnect all the time, but if only connected to cerbo with wifi direct and no external router it won’t auto reconnect. So if tablet is in sleep for to long or the power to the cerbo is disconnected, it wont reconnect without going back into wifi settings.

How was the app installed, via QR code or the apk? If you have installed it via QR code you can try to connect to the wifi via the app wifi settings instead of Android settings menu. Also try forget the password of the workshop wifi.

Some Android models do not reconnect to wifi networks thad do not have internet. If the above doesn’t work you can try to disable dhcp/automatic configuration for that wifi network. It might help.