How to install PADS4 Generic Android Viewer

This guide explains how to install the PADS4 Launcher APK to start the PADS4 Viewer on NDS-certified Android hardware.

Some devices come with a dedicated PADS4 Launcher. For more information, refer to the PADS4 Certified Devices page.

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Downloading the PADS4 Launcher APK

Download the latest PADS4 Launcher APK from:
PADS4 Launcher Download

The PADS4 Generic Android Launcher is only supported on PADS4 Server version 2025.1 and above. Please ensure your server is updated accordingly.

Versioning

For version details and compatibility, visit the PADS4 Launcher Download Page.

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Installing PADS4 Launcher from a USB Stick

1. Step One

   Copy the PADS4 Launcher APK to a USB stick.

2. Step Two

   Insert the USB stick into the Android device.

3. Step Three

   Open APK Installer on the device.

4. Step Four

   Select Install and browse to the APK file on the USB stick.

5. Step Five

   When prompted with:
   “Do you want to install this application?”

   • Press Next until the Install button appears.
   • Press Install to proceed.
6. Step Six

   After installation, press Open to launch the PADS4 Launcher.

7. Step Seven

   Enter the PADS4 Server location, specifying:

   • Domain name
   • IP address
   • PC name of the server running PADS4 Server
8. Step Eight - *Optional*

   If the default server settings were modified, go to Advanced Settings and enter:

   • The correct port number
   • The host/root path
9. Step Nine

   Press Start.

   • The first time the app runs, it will prompt you to select your home app.
   • Select PADS4 Launcher and choose Always to prevent future prompts.
10. Step Ten

    Ensure a valid connection to the PADS4 Server when launching the PADS4 Launcher for the first time.

    • This allows the device to download and start PADS4 Viewer.
    • Once downloaded, PADS4 Viewer can run offline.

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Updating PADS4 Launcher from a USB Stick

1. Step One

   Copy the latest PADS4 Launcher APK to a USB stick.

2. Step Two

   Insert the USB stick into the Android device.

3. Step Three

   Open Viewer Settings.

4. Step Four

   Navigate to Launcher Settings.

5. Step Five

   Tap the folder icon in the bottom-right corner.

6. Step Six

   Browse to:

   mnt -> usb_storage  
   

   Select the APK file.

7. Step Seven

   When prompted with:
   “Do you want to install an update to this existing application?”

   • Press Install.
8. Step Eight

   Once the installation is complete, the PADS4 Launcher will automatically restart.