User manual
Table Of Contents
- Using VMware Horizon Client for Android
- Contents
- Using VMware Horizon Client for Android
- Setup and Installation
- System Requirements
- Preparing View Connection Server for Horizon Client
- Smart Card Authentication Requirements
- Configure Smart Card Authentication for Mobile Clients
- Using Embedded RSA SecurID Software Tokens
- Configure Advanced SSL Options
- Supported Desktop Operating Systems
- Install or Upgrade Horizon Client on an Android Mobile Device
- Configure AirWatch to Deliver Horizon Client to Mobile Devices
- Horizon Client Data Collected by VMware
- Using URIs to Configure Horizon Client
- Managing Remote Desktop and Application Connections
- Connect to a Remote Desktop or Application for the First Time
- Certificate Checking Modes for Horizon Client
- Create a Desktop or Application Shortcut for the Android Home Screen
- Manage Server Shortcuts
- Select a Favorite Remote Desktop or Application
- Disconnecting from a Remote Desktop or Application
- Log Off From a Remote Desktop
- Manage Desktop and Application Shortcuts
- Using a Microsoft Windows Desktop or Application on a Mobile Device
- Feature Support Matrix for Android
- Input Devices, Keyboards, and Keyboard Settings
- Enable the Japanese 106/109 Keyboard Layout
- Using Native Operating System Gestures with Touch Redirection
- Using the Unity Touch Sidebar with a Remote Desktop
- Using the Unity Touch Sidebar with a Remote Application
- Horizon Client Tools
- Gestures
- Multitasking
- Saving Documents in a Remote Application
- Screen Resolutions and Using External Displays
- PCoIP Client-Side Image Cache
- Internationalization and International Keyboards
- Troubleshooting Horizon Client
- Index
Server shortcuts can appear on multiple pages and you can swipe across pages to see more shortcuts.
Horizon Client creates new pages, as needed, to accommodate all of your server shortcuts.
Procedure
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In Horizon Client 3.0, perform these steps.
a On the Recent Connections screen, tap the Cloud icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
b Touch and hold a server name or IP address until the context menu appears.
c Use the menu to delete the server or edit the server name, server description, or user name.
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In Horizon Client 3.1 and later, perform these steps.
a On the Servers tab, touch and hold the server shortcut until the context menu appears.
b Use the menu to delete the server or edit the server name, server description, or user name.
Select a Favorite Remote Desktop or Application
You can select remote desktops and applications as favorites. Favorites are identified by a star. The star
helps you quickly find your favorite desktops and applications. Your favorite selections are saved, even
after you log off from the server.
Prerequisites
Obtain the credentials you need to connect to the server, such as a user name and password or RSA SecurID
and passcode.
Procedure
1 Connect to the View server.
Option Description
Horizon Client 3.0
On the Recent Connections screen, tap the Cloud icon in the upper-right
corner and tap the server name.
Horizon Client 3.1 and later
On the Servers tab, tap the server shortcut.
2 If prompted, supply your RSA user name and passcode, your Active Directory user name and
password, or both.
3 Perform these steps to select or deselect a desktop or application as a favorite.
Option Action
Select a favorite
Horizon Client 3.0: Touch and hold the desktop or application name until
the context menu appears and tap Mark as Favorite. A star appears in the
upper right corner of the name.
Horizon Client 3.1 and later: Touch and hold the desktop or application
name until the context menu appears and tap Mark as Favorite. A star
appears in the upper right corner of the name and the name appears on the
Favorites tab.
Deselect a favorite
Horizon Client 3.0: Touch and hold the desktop or application name until
the context menu appears and tap Unmark Favorite.
Horizon Client 3.1 and later: On the All or Favorites tab, touch and hold
the desktop or application name until the context menu appears and tap
Unmark Favorite. A star no longer appears in the upper right corner of the
name and the name disappears from the Favorites tab.
Chapter 3 Managing Remote Desktop and Application Connections
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