# \#android-gx-display **URL:** https://community.victronenergy.com/tag/android-gx-display/312.md [Latest](https://community.victronenergy.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.victronenergy.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.victronenergy.com/tags.md) --- ## [Android GX Display v1.4 released](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-v1-4-released/63988)
**Author:** [@jperez](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/jperez)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2026 08:47 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-v1-4-released/63988 "2026-10-30T08:47:30Z")
Update: v1.4.1 One change: better detection of a page that failed to load, and better recovery from it. Hi all, Version 1.4 of the GX Android Display app is available. It is a maintenance release and finishes the job … --- ## [Galaxy Tab A11+ Setup Trouble](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/galaxy-tab-a11-setup-trouble/57998)
**Author:** [@MokoSnappa](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/MokoSnappa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2026 07:30 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/galaxy-tab-a11-setup-trouble/57998 "2026-10-30T07:30:30Z")
I have a brand new Samsung Galaxy Tablet A11+ that I am trying to setup as a “GX Display” kiosk thing. QR Code install Fails on “getting ready for work setup” (picture below) Can someone please help me out? --- ## [Android GX Display v1.2 released](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-v1-2-released/63159)
**Author:** [@jperez](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/jperez)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2026 13:07 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-v1-2-released/63159 "2026-10-29T13:07:57Z")
GX Android Display v1.2 available Hi all, Version 1.2 of the GX Android Display app is available. It is the first release since v1.01, and it is mostly about reliability. How to get it Displays with automatic updates … --- ## [Android GX Display QR code install fails on Android 15 and Android 16](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-qr-code-install-fails-on-android-15-and-android-16/57328)
**Author:** [@forest-gecko](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/forest-gecko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 October 2026 03:42 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-qr-code-install-fails-on-android-15-and-android-16/57328 "2026-10-21T03:42:00Z")
I have a Samsung A9+ Android tablet used as Victron GX display. Installed Victron tablet software via QR code on Android 14 just fine and that worked well. However I have since reset and updated the tablet to Android 15… --- ## [Android GX Display v1.3 released](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-v1-3-released/63557)
**Author:** [@jperez](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/jperez)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2026 13:55 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-v1-3-released/63557 "2026-10-19T13:55:34Z")
Hi all, Version 1.3 of the Android GX Display app is available. It is a maintenance release that fixes the three problems reported here after v1.2. There are no new features. How to get it Displays with automatic upda… --- ## [Multiple Cerbo and Raspi, can't stay on one device with Android GX display](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiple-cerbo-and-raspi-cant-stay-on-one-device-with-android-gx-display/63348)
**Author:** [@rosspeel](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/rosspeel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2026 20:47 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiple-cerbo-and-raspi-cant-stay-on-one-device-with-android-gx-display/63348 "2026-10-01T20:47:31Z")
I have 4 Cerbo devices running on network made up of 1 Victron Cerbo and 3 Raspi, the problem is the android keeps changing automatically from one cebro to another, I am wanting to lock the android device down to just on… --- ## [Protecting Tablet Batteries While Using remote GX mode](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/protecting-tablet-batteries-while-using-remote-gx-mode/38005)
**Author:** [@maikel](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/maikel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2026 04:52 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/protecting-tablet-batteries-while-using-remote-gx-mode/38005 "2026-09-30T04:52:43Z")
@jperez I am using the app for a while now and I love it and I have a request to prolonged the live of my battery. I am using Galaxy Tab A 10.1 inch (model number SM-T510) which is running on Android 11. This Android … --- ## [Why won't my Android tablet connect to the cerbo?](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/why-wont-my-android-tablet-connect-to-the-cerbo/38002)
**Author:** [@mister\_nui](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/mister_nui)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 16:39 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/why-wont-my-android-tablet-connect-to-the-cerbo/38002 "2026-09-28T16:39:28Z")
Have had this working on a Lenovo M8 with a Cerbo S (running FW 3.55), and has been working fine for a couple of months now. Have now upgraded to a Cerbo 2 (running FW 3.60) and the display was very unstable and had to … --- ## [Android GX Display provisioning blocked by Google Play Protect on Lenovo Tab One 8.7 (TB305FU)](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-provisioning-blocked-by-google-play-protect-on-lenovo-tab-one-8-7-tb305fu/59936)
**Author:** [@jpmee](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/jpmee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2026 00:48 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-provisioning-blocked-by-google-play-protect-on-lenovo-tab-one-8-7-tb305fu/59936 "2026-08-23T00:48:34Z")
Hello, I am trying to install the Android GX Display on 2 brand-new Lenovo Tab One 8.7 (TB305FU) using the official QR-code provisioning procedure described in the Victron documentation. The devices were bought for this… --- ## [Andoid GX display with classic Gui](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/andoid-gx-display-with-classic-gui/61204)
**Author:** [@Wim](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Wim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 07:09 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/andoid-gx-display-with-classic-gui/61204 "2026-08-03T07:09:13Z")
Hi, I have installed a android GX display, it works fine but I prefer the classic interface of the GX, how to set this up, if possible. Tablet Archos T80 HD wifi with android OS14, new, very cheap only €69, but perfect … --- ## [Which Android tablet or phone should I use for the wifi GX display feature?](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/which-android-tablet-or-phone-should-i-use-for-the-wifi-gx-display-feature/38010)
**Author:** [@guystewart](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/guystewart)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [2 August 2026 10:07 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/which-android-tablet-or-phone-should-i-use-for-the-wifi-gx-display-feature/38010 "2026-08-02T10:07:43Z")
One of the re-occuring topics of discussion during the Android display beta thread was which is the best device to use? That topic now has over 400 replies, and is closed to new posts. In an effort to try and extract t… --- ## [Show us your Android GX WI-FI display installed](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/show-us-your-android-gx-wi-fi-display-installed/38001)
**Author:** [@guystewart](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/guystewart)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2026 01:17 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/show-us-your-android-gx-wi-fi-display-installed/38001 "2026-07-26T01:17:21Z")
Hi, We recently introduced a new feature that allowed (almost) any android tablet or phone to be converted into a dedicated remote GX display screen. We’d love to see how you have used this feature and integrated it in… --- ## [Android GX Display keeps rebooting](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-keeps-rebooting/39761)
**Author:** [@traian.nicolau](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/traian.nicolau)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2026 13:37 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-keeps-rebooting/39761 "2026-07-16T13:37:56Z")
I have installed the GX Display on 2 Android tablets, and both of them keep reloading the interface every 4-5 minutes. Any idea what causes this? They’re both at the latest version. One is a Lenovo Tab M8 and the other a… --- ## [Resolving connection delays with Android remote screen](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/resolving-connection-delays-with-android-remote-screen/58867)
**Author:** [@Mark1Conversions](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Mark1Conversions)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2026 19:02 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/resolving-connection-delays-with-android-remote-screen/58867 "2026-07-03T19:02:14Z")
Ive been so impressed with this System, but since the latest few versions I have 2 issues I cant seem to solve: it takes forever to connect, even if it has downloaded any updates 10 minutes ago, when it times out, it ha… --- ## [Boat page not displaying GPS coordinates](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/boat-page-not-displaying-gps-coordinates/58519)
**Author:** [@MarkN](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/MarkN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2026 20:17 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/boat-page-not-displaying-gps-coordinates/58519 "2026-05-26T20:17:13Z")
I’ve added a USB GPS to my cerbo gx and can see the GPS coordinates on the settings page, but on the boat page, I only see speed. How can I get the GPS position to display? Also to be able to add other metrics, eg Course… --- ## [Arghh...“Unable to connect to GX. Reload or check network configuration”](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/arghh-unable-to-connect-to-gx-reload-or-check-network-configuration/52491)
**Author:** [@BobKones](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/BobKones)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2026 03:54 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/arghh-unable-to-connect-to-gx-reload-or-check-network-configuration/52491 "2026-05-17T03:54:09Z")
Hi Folks; I have been trying to get my Android tablet to connect to the Cerbo for the Android GX display to work, and it doesn’t / won’t no matter what. I did the factory reset on the android tablet (Galaxy Tab A8) and… --- ## [Fixing The GX Wifi Display Transport Error](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/fixing-the-gx-wifi-display-transport-error/38003)
**Author:** [@forest-gecko](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/forest-gecko)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2026 07:22 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/fixing-the-gx-wifi-display-transport-error/38003 "2026-04-22T07:22:28Z")
Bug with Android GX Wifi Display When used with a GX device that has a password set for accessing it over the network. After about a day or so the Android display will stop showing the GX device status and show the foll… --- ## [Multiple VenusOS (Pi) causing WiFi Display to keep looping](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiple-venusos-pi-causing-wifi-display-to-keep-looping/50392)
**Author:** [@Kicomoco](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Kicomoco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 April 2026 13:01 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/multiple-venusos-pi-causing-wifi-display-to-keep-looping/50392 "2026-04-06T13:01:15Z")
I currently have two Venus installations (on Pi’s) and what I have found is that when both are online (on the same network) the WiFi Display app will keep getting disconnected from one, and often switches between the two… --- ## [Other Apps on Android GX Display](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/other-apps-on-android-gx-display/55496)
**Author:** [@mackcologne](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/mackcologne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2026 16:12 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/other-apps-on-android-gx-display/55496 "2026-03-25T16:12:45Z")
Hi, my old Samsung tablet works perfectly as a dedicated GX display. Now, would it be possible to somehow confiugure it in a way that I could use my Sonos app as well? Thanks in advance, Martin --- ## [Is there any way to restrict “Android GX Wi-Fi Display” from changing settings on the system?](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-restrict-android-gx-wi-fi-display-from-changing-settings-on-the-system/38004)
**Author:** [@satmaster2000](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/satmaster2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2025 20:34 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-restrict-android-gx-wi-fi-display-from-changing-settings-on-the-system/38004 "2025-09-18T20:34:09Z")
@jperez Great work, much appreciated! Is there any way to restrict “Android GX Wi-Fi Display” from changing settings on the system, other then restrict pyhsical access to the Android Device itself? For example: on a gu… --- ## [Solar in watts instead of amperes after update](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/solar-in-watts-instead-of-amperes-after-update/40482)
**Author:** [@haraldh](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/haraldh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2025 09:40 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/solar-in-watts-instead-of-amperes-after-update/40482 "2025-08-18T09:40:25Z")
After the latest update my display shows watts for solar, instead of the previously amperes. I have set amperes as the preferred unit. v.1.2.6 Is it possible to change this back so I don’t have a mixed display with a a… --- ## [Android GX Display unable to connect to GX Device network configuration](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-unable-to-connect-to-gx-device-network-configuration/43209)
**Author:** [@Huckle777](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/Huckle777)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2025 08:16 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-gx-display-unable-to-connect-to-gx-device-network-configuration/43209 "2025-08-17T08:16:19Z")
Hello all, I’ve just installed the os on my Samsung S20 and was working fine . As it was on one WiFi connection to my home solar I decided to see if I could try and get it connected to my van setup ….so apart from seeing… --- ## [GPS share of the Android GX Display app](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/gps-share-of-the-android-gx-display-app/38022)
**Author:** [@UpCycleElectric](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/UpCycleElectric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2025 06:45 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/gps-share-of-the-android-gx-display-app/38022 "2025-07-02T06:45:58Z")
First off, congratulations with the first official release of the Android GX Display app! It provides an excellent opportunity to upcycle an old phone or even a new low cost tablet into a highly valued GX Display. If y… --- ## [Screen timeout and wakeup using Android tablet GX device](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/screen-timeout-and-wakeup-using-android-tablet-gx-device/42655)
**Author:** [@shan.mcarthur](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/shan.mcarthur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2025 18:26 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/screen-timeout-and-wakeup-using-android-tablet-gx-device/42655 "2025-08-10T18:26:03Z")
The Android GX user interface is missing the upper right hand screen on/off functionality. There does not appear to be a way to turn off the screen using the device. The display timeout settings do something different … --- ## [Remote Cerbo GX access](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/remote-cerbo-gx-access/40213)
**Author:** [@haveaniceday](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/haveaniceday)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2025 07:36 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/remote-cerbo-gx-access/40213 "2025-07-21T07:36:01Z")
Hi @all Function remote (live) Connection to the VRM or Cerbo GX I use the Wifi GX display in my motorhome. I would like to take the tablet home with me when the motorhome is in the garage and then access it remotely f… --- ## [Android tablet for remote display](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-tablet-for-remote-display/24222)
**Author:** [@mfred868](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/mfred868)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2025 12:55 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-tablet-for-remote-display/24222 "2025-07-08T12:55:12Z")
Im in the process of looking for a cheap android tablet to convert into a remote consol display so i can mount it on the wall in my kitchen. I understand you have to scan the qr code to install the victron software, so … --- ## [Fixing Update Errors On Sony Xperia Z2 for Android display](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/fixing-update-errors-on-sony-xperia-z2-for-android-display/38007)
**Author:** [@dv03](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/dv03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2025 08:14 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/fixing-update-errors-on-sony-xperia-z2-for-android-display/38007 "2025-05-16T08:14:51Z")
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. --- ## [Can you fully power down the Android tablet remote screen?](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/can-you-fully-power-down-the-android-tablet-remote-screen/38006)
**Author:** [@modem.over](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/modem.over)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [7 May 2025 13:26 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/can-you-fully-power-down-the-android-tablet-remote-screen/38006 "2025-05-07T13:26:07Z")
Is there a way to turn the tablet off ? I can use the power button to turn off the display, but i cannot find a menu option anywhere to fully power down. Just wanting to save power when i am away from the boat for long p… --- ## [Android Tablet for Cerbo GX Venus 3.5 Display](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-tablet-for-cerbo-gx-venus-3-5-display/25826)
**Author:** [@redheelerdog](https://community.victronenergy.com/u/redheelerdog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2025 16:17 UTC](https://community.victronenergy.com/t/android-tablet-for-cerbo-gx-venus-3-5-display/25826 "2025-03-19T16:17:48Z")
Anyone running the Venus OS on a 10" or larger tablet? I’m building a new system and would like a larger system display in my 5th wheel. An an android tablet seems ideal for my needs, and I was wondering if there are o…