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Configure App to Self-Update

Instructions

  1. Revoke Device Owner Status
    1. In XBoat App Settings tap App Version 7 times to enable Developer Mode.
      1. If you see Developer Settings Unlocked! , proceed.
      2. If you see Developer Settings Hidden! , repeat this step until you see Developer Settings Unlocked!.
    2. Scroll to the bottom, tap Settings > Developer Settings > Revoke Device Owner Status > REVOKE . If you cannot find Revoke Device Owner Status , skip this step.
  1. Uninstall XBoat
    1. Press and hold the XBoat app icon and select Uninstall > OK .
  1. Enable Android Developer Settings
    1. In Settings > About > Version > Build number tap the build number 7 times. You’re now a developer.
    2. In Settings > System > Developer Options turn on USB Debugging
  1. Download XBoat from QR code
    1. Swipe down twice and find your phone’s QR code scanner.
    2. Scan the following QR code:
      1. If image not rendered, click “…” on the top right of the image and
        If image not rendered, click “…” on the top right of the image and View Original .
    3. A Google Drive link should open in your browser. Click Download anyway .
    4. Wait for the file to download then click Open.
    5. Click app-release-495.apk to initiate the installation process.
      1. If you cannot find the file, swipe up on the Home Screen and search apps for Files . Go to Downloads and click on app-release-495.apk .
    6. Click Install when asked “Do you want to install this app?”
    7. Find the XBoat app icon and place it on the Home Screen. You can swipe up on the Home Screen to search all apps.
  1. Install Android Debug Bridge (adb) (Skip if already installed)
    1. This is standard Android software that allows your computer to set the XBoat App as the device owner. This enables XBoat to control the settings on your device.
      1. # 1. Install Homebrew:
        /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
        
        # 2. Install the Android Platform Tools (which include ADB):
        brew install --cask android-platform-tools
  1. Plug Android Device Into Computer
    1. A popup should appear on the Android device to allow USB debugging. Press Allow .
    2. If there is no pop-up, unplug the android, repeat steps 5 and 6, and re-plug the android device into the computer.
  1. Set the XBoat App as Android Device Owner
    1. Open the Terminal Application (Mac).
    2. Copy the following command and paste it into the terminal window.
      1. adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.xboat.app/.AdminReceiver
    3. Press enter to run the command.
    4. You should see:
      1. Success: Device owner set to package com.xboat.app/.AdminReceiver
        Active admin set to component com.xboat.app/.AdminReceiver
  1. Configure XBoat App
    1. In XBoat App, sign in to your account.
    2. In XBoat App Settings , click Check For App Update .
    3. A popup should appear that says “Update Available”. Tap Update .
    4. Once your update has completed, you have successfully set yourself on the XBoat production track and can regularly Check For App Updates directly from within the app.
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