Relates to
LearnPad
Side-loading apps onto a LearnPad
It is possible to add your own apps and resources to a LearnPad. You will need to ensure that you have:
- The APK file of the app that you would like to install. (You can usually download APKs from a repository website if you do not have it already)
- The package name. (You should be able to find this in the URL of the APK that you are downloading – for example com.google.android.youtube)
Once you have this, log into ClassConnect with your email and ClassVR Portal password.
Click Resources > Add New Resource
Enter the name of the app, and select Application from the drop-down menu, then click Add Resource.
On the following screen, add in the package name.
Click Android Binary Files > Upload New Binary.
Navigate to the location where the APK is stored. Click Open and then upload.
Once the file has uploaded, click the ‘+’ next to Android Binary Files to check that the files are present.
Click Android Package Versions > Add New Package.
Click ‘unset’ under APK file, and then click the drop-down arrow. You should be able to select your app from the list.
Finally, you can add the resource to a category if required by dragging it onto an appropriate category icon.
Getting the app onto your headsets
- You can scan the QR code from ClassConnect in the app screen.
Further Troubleshooting
- The app will not open.
- Ensure that the file used is a genuine APK file.
- Check to see if there is a newer/more compatible version.
- Try downloading/re-uploading the app again.
- Make sure the app came from a reputable source.
- The app is not working as expected.
- Check to make sure that the app is compatible with your LearnPads.
- Try uploading the app to a different device.
- The app is blurry or does not fit the screen correctly.
- Ensure that the app can support the screensize/resolution of your LearnPad.