Android Setup Guide

This is a detailed step-by-step guide to setting up the Signital app on your Android device.

Table of Contents

• Prerequisites
• Installation Steps - Google Play Store (Recommended)
  • Step 1: Prepare Your Device
  • Step 2: Install Signital App
  • Step 3: Launch and Configure
• Installation Steps - Manual Installation
  • Step 1: Prepare Your Device
  • Step 2: Download the Signital APK
    • Method 1: Using a USB Drive
    • Method 2: Using a Cloud Storage Service
    • Method 3: Using the Downloader App
  • Step 3: Launch and Configure
• Troubleshooting
• FAQs

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• A Android device connected to the internet.
• An active Signital account (opens in a new tab).
• The latest firmware installed on your device (if applicable).

Installation Steps - Google Play Store (Recommended)

Step 1: Prepare Your Device

• Turn on your Android device.
• Ensure it is connected to a stable internet connection.

Step 2: Install Signital App

1. Navigate to the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2. Search for "Signital".
3. Select the Signital app from the search results.
4. Click Install to download and install the app.

Step 3: Launch and Configure

1. Open the Signital app on your device.
2. You should see a 6 digit code on your screen.
3. If you have already created a display in Signital, go to the display page and click the Connect button.
4. If you have not created a display, go to the Displays page (opens in a new tab) and create a new display and then click the Connect button.
5. Select the Android App option in the Connect dialog.
6. Enter the 6 digit code displayed on your device and press Connect.
7. Your device should now be connected to your Signital display in the portal.

Installation Steps - Manual Installation

This method is recommended for android devices that do not have access to the Google Play Store.

Step 1: Prepare Your Device

• Turn on your Android device.
• Ensure it is connected to a stable internet connection.

Step 2: Download the Signital APK

If the Signital app is not available in your device's app store, you can sideload the APK file using one of the methods below.

• Using a USB Drive
• Using a Cloud Storage Service
• Using the Downloader App

Method 1: Using a USB Drive

1. Download the APK File:
   • On your computer, download the Signital APK (opens in a new tab).
2. Transfer to USB Drive:
   • Copy the APK file to a USB drive formatted to FAT32.
3. Connect USB Drive to TV:
   • Insert the USB drive into the USB port of your Android device.
4. Install File Manager App (if not already installed):
   • Go to the app store on your device.
   • Search for "File Manager" (e.g., File Commander, ES File Explorer).
   • Install the file manager app.
5. Locate and Install APK:
   • Open the file manager app.
   • Navigate to USB Storage and find the Signital APK file.
   • Select the APK file and choose Install.
6. Complete Installation:
   • Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Method 2: Using a Cloud Storage Service

1. Download the APK File:
   • On your computer, download the Signital APK (opens in a new tab).
2. Upload APK to Cloud Storage:
   • Upload the Signital APK file to a cloud service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
3. Install File Manager App (if not already installed):
   • See Step 4 in Method 1.
4. Access Cloud Storage:
   • Open the file manager app on your Android device.
   • Sign in to your cloud storage account.
5. Download and Install APK:
   • Locate the Signital APK file in your cloud storage.
   • Download the APK to your device.
   • Once downloaded, select the APK file and choose Install.
6. Complete Installation:
   • Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Method 3: Using the Downloader App

1. Install Downloader App:
   • Navigate to the app store on your Android device.
   • Search for "Downloader" by AFTVnews.
   • Install the Downloader app.
2. Enable JavaScript (if required):
   • Open the Downloader app.
   • Go to Settings within the app.
   • Enable JavaScript to ensure proper functionality.
3. Download the APK File:
   • Return to the Home screen of the Downloader app.
   • In the URL field, enter the direct download link: https://signital.app/apps/android/app-release.apk
   • Click Go to start downloading the APK file.
4. Install the APK:
   • Once the download is complete, an installation prompt will appear.
   • Select Install to proceed.
5. Delete APK File (optional):
   • After installation, you may delete the APK file to save space.
   • When prompted, select Delete and confirm.

Step 3: Launch and Configure

1. Open the Signital app on your device.
2. You should see a 6 digit code on your screen.
3. If you have already created a display in Signital, go to the display page and click the Connect button.
4. If you have not created a display, go to the Displays page (opens in a new tab) and create a new display and then click the Connect button.
5. Select the Android App option in the Connect dialog.
6. Enter the 6 digit code displayed on your device and press Connect.
7. Your device should now be connected to your Signital display in the portal.

Troubleshooting

• App not found in store: Your device might not be compatible with the appstore app. You can try setting up the Signital app manually by sideloading the APK.
• Not seeing a 6 digit code when I open the app: Verify your internet connection and try deleting and reinstalling the app.

FAQs

Q: Is Signital compatible with all Android devices?

A: Signital supports most recent Android TVs and displays. If you are unsure about compatibility, please contact our Support Team.

Support

If you need assistance, please contact our Support Team.