Android & Google TV Setup Guide

This guide provides instructions for setting up the Yugna Signage Player on Android TV, Google TV, Android Box, or Chromecast. Choose between the Standard Installation for general use or Advanced Kiosk Mode for a fully locked-down environment.

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Standard Installation

Best for: Standard Android TV, Google TV, or Chromecast users who need simple setup and access to other apps.

1. Download and Install

   Direct Install

   Open the Google Play Store on your TV, search for “Yugna - Signage Player”, and select Install.

   Remote Install

   Visit the Play Store Link on your phone or PC browser. Ensure you are signed into the same Google account as your TV and select your device to trigger the install.

   Sideload APK

   Download the standard player APK directly from:

   https://get.yugna.com/apps/yugna-8.apk

2. Activate Auto-Launch

   To ensure Yugna starts automatically when the TV is powered on:

   1. Launch the Yugna app.
   2. Click the “Enable Auto-Start” button. This will take you to the system settings.
   3. Locate “Display over other apps” (or Special App Access).
   4. Toggle Yugna to ON.
   5. (Optional) Disable this permission for other apps to prevent pop-ups or interruptions.

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Advanced Kiosk Mode

Best for: Dedicated signage displays where you want to prevent users from exiting the app or accessing the home screen.

Kiosk mode is supported on Android API 24 and above (Android 7.0 Nougat).

Caution

This is an advanced setup. Restricting the device to Kiosk Mode makes the home screen inaccessible. Returning the device to its original state may require a Factory Reset.

Device Preparation

1. Factory Reset: Start with a fresh device. Perform a factory reset via system settings.

2. Initial Setup: During the initial boot-up, do not add a Google Account. Skip all sign-in steps.

3. Enable Developer Options:

   • Go to Settings > Device Preferences > About.
   • Find the Build number and click it 7 times until you see “You are now a developer.”

4. Enable Debugging: Go to Developer Options and toggle USB Debugging to ON.

5. Identify IP: Connect to your Wi-Fi and note your IP Address (found in Wi-Fi settings or About > Status).

Deployment via ADB

You will need a computer with ADB (Android Debug Bridge) installed.

1. Download APK: Download the Yugna Kiosk Player APK to your computer.

2. Connect to Device:

   adb connect <YOUR_TV_IP_ADDRESS>

3. Install App:

   adb install kiosk-8.apk

4. Set Device Owner: Run the following command to lock the device into Kiosk Mode:

   adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.yugna.player/.YugnaDeviceAdminReceiver

5. Launch the app

Exiting Kiosk Mode

Since the home button is disabled in this mode, follow these steps to exit or reset:

1. Trigger Exit: Run the adb install kiosk-8.apk command again from your computer to force-launch the installer, which allows you to exit the app.

2. Full Reset: Once out of the app, navigate to Settings > Storage & Reset and perform a Factory Reset to restore standard Android TV functionality.

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Need Help?

For technical assistance or enterprise deployment queries, please contact our support team at support@yugna.com.

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