Users Manual

Application Deployment
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Application Installation
After an application is developed, install the application onto the device using one of the following methods:
• USB connection, see Installing Applications Using the USB Connection.
• Android Debug Bridge, see Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge.
• microSD Card, see Installing Applications Using a microSD Card.
• Mobile device management (MDM) platforms that have application provisioning. Refer to the MDM software
documentation for details.
Installing Applications Using the USB Connection
CAUTION: When connecting the device to a host computer and mounting the microSD card, follow the host computer’s in -
structions for connecting and disconnecting USB devices, to avoid damaging or corrupting files.
1. Connect the device to a host computer using the Rugged Charge/USB cable.
2. Pull down the Notification panel and touch USB for Charging.
3. Touch Transfer files.
4. On the host computer, open a Files application.
5. On the host computer, copy the application .apk file from the host computer to the device.
CAUTION: Carefully follow the host computer’s instructions to unmount the microSD card and disconnect USB devices cor -
rectly to avoid losing information.
6. Disconnect the device from the host computer.
7. Swipe the screen up and select to view files on the microSD card or Internal Storage.
8. Locate the application .apk file.
9. Touch the application file.
10.Touch Continue to install the app or Cancel to stop the installation.
11.To confirm installation and accept what the application affects, touch Install otherwise touch Cancel.
12.Touch Open to open the application or Done to exit the installation process. The application appears in the
App list.
Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge
Use ADB commands to install application onto the device.
CAUTION: When connecting the device to a host computer and mounting its microSD card, follow the host computer’s in -
structions for connecting and disconnecting USB devices, to avoid damaging or corrupting files.
Ensure that the ADB drivers are installed on the host computer. See ADB USB Setup.
1. Connect the device to a host computer using USB. See USB Communication.
2. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Access panel and then touch .
3. Touch System > Developer options.