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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring PADS4 Viewer on ProDVX APPC-10SLBe devices running Android 11. Minimum PADS4 Version Required: 2024.1

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1. Before You Start

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1.1 Ensure PADS4 Server is Installed

During installation, you must specify the PADS4 Server location. It is recommended to install and configure the PADS4 Server before setting up the device.

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1.2 Resetting the Device

A factory reset is recommended to free up storage and prevent software conflicts.

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Factory Reset Steps

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Step One

Open Android Settings.
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Step Two

Navigate to System → Reset Options.
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Step Three

Select Erase all data (factory reset).
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Step Four

Click ERASE ALL DATA.
5

Step Five

Confirm by clicking ERASE ALL DATA again.
Important: This process deletes all data. Back up important files before proceeding.

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1.3 Complete the Device’s Welcome Wizard

Steps to Complete the Wizard:
1

Step One

Plug in the PoE cable to power on the device.
2

Step Two

Click START on the “Hi there” screen.
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Step Three

Wait for device initialization to complete.
4

Step Four

Select “Don’t copy” when asked to copy apps & data.
5

Step Five

Click Skip to bypass Google Sign-in.
6

Step Six

Accept Google Services by clicking Accept.
7

Step Seven

Select Skip for screen lock setup.

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1.4 Verify ProDVX API Installation

ProDVX API is required for PADS4 Viewer to function properly.

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Check if ProDVX API is Running

1

Step One

Look for the PA icon in the Android status bar.
2

Step Two

If missing, pull down the notification bar and look for “ProDVX API (EdLA) is running.”
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Step Three

If the API is not installed, download it from here and install it before proceeding.

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1.5 ProDVX API Token

PADS4 uses a default API token for authentication.

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Replace the Default Token (If Needed)

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Step One

Navigate to C:\Program Files\PADS4\Foundation\Apps on the PADS4 Server.
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Step Two

Locate the file prodvx-api-token.txt.
3

Step Three

Open the file and replace the existing token with your custom API token.
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Step Four

Save the file.

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2. Installing PADS4 Viewer

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2.1 Download the PADS4 Viewer

You can download the PADS4 Viewer from: PADS4 Server: 
https://[yourPADS4Server]/[domain]/apps
(Replace [yourPADS4Server] with your server's IP or name, and [domain] with your PADS4 domain – default is PADS4.) Github: Download Latest PADS4ProDVXv2 APK Important: If you download a newer version, also place it in the apps directory on the PADS4 Server.

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2.2 Install the PADS4 Viewer

1

Step One

Copy the PADS4ProDVXv2.apk to a USB stick.
2

Step Two

Insert the USB stick into the ProDVX device.
3

Step Three

Open the Files app on the device.
4

Step Four

Locate PADS4ProDVXv2.apk on the USB stick.
5

Step Five

Tap on the file to start installation.
6

Step Six

Confirm installation prompts.
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Step Seven

When installation is complete, tap Open.

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2.3 Set PADS4 Viewer as the Home App

PADS4 must be set as the default Home App to auto-start.
1

Step One

Open Android Settings.
2

Step Two

Go to Apps & Notifications.
3

Step Three

Select PADS4ProDVXv2.
4

Step Four

Open Advanced settings.
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Step Five

Set PADS4ProDVXv2 as the Home App.
PADS4 Viewer will now start automatically when the device turns on.

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3. Connecting to PADS4 Server

Format: 
<protocol>://<host>:<port>/<domain>/
Example: 
https://mydomain.pads365.com/pads4/

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Steps to Connect to PADS4 Server

1

Step One

Enter the PADS4 Server Address.
2

Step Two

(Optional) Enter a custom Viewer Name.
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Step Three

Click Start.
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Step Four

Grant access permissions to photos, media, and files.
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Step Five

The PADS4 Viewer will download and start automatically.

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4. Adjusting & Updating PADS4 Viewer

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4.1 Adjust Viewer Settings

To open the options screen: Hold the left mouse button or touch the screen for 3 seconds.
Click Launcher Settings to return to PADS4ProDVXv2 app.

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4.2 Updating PADS4 Viewer & PADS4ProDVXv2

If you update the PADS4 Server, both PADS4 Viewer and PADS4ProDVXv2 will automatically update to the latest version.