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    Can I install applications on my M-Series device using USB?
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    Can I install applications on my M-Series device using USB?

    • Updated on 23 Jan 2024
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    Normally, applications are installed from our App Store as described here. However, if you have downloaded an .apk file to your computer, you can install it via a USB connection. There are a few mechanisms for this.

    Without Additional Software

    1. Disconnect the battery from the M400 or M4000.

    2. Insert a USB-C cable between a USB-C port on the computer and the M400 or M4000. If USB-C is unavailable on the computer, a USB-3.1 high-power port can be used with a USB-A to USB-C cable (standard USB ports on the computer do not supply sufficient power and cannot be used).

    3. On the M400 or M4000, open Settings > Connected Devices > USB and change the mode to "Transfer Files". The Vuzix M400 or M4000 should appear as a device on your computer.

    4. Use your Windows File Explorer or macOS Finder to copy the .apk file to the virtual SD Card of the device.

    5. On the M400 or M4000, open the 'Files' application and locate the file you copied.

    6. Highlight the .apk file and click it to install.

    Using Vuzix View Application

    1. Download Vuzix View for Mac or PC here.

    2. Install the application to your system.

    3. On the M400 or M4000, open Settings > Connected Devices > Allow ADB and toggle the setting to enabled.

    4. Plug the M400 or M4000 into your system, the M400 or M4000 will show up in the connected devices list on Vuzix View.

    5. Press the View button to open up the M400 or M4000 interface.

    6. Drag and drop the .apk file directly onto the M400 or M4000 interface.

    7. On the M400 or M4000, open Settings > Connected Devices > Allow ADB and toggle the setting to enabled.

    Using Android Debug Bridge Software

    1. If not already installed, obtain ADB software from developer.android.com. Follow the setup procedure so that ADB is in your path.

    2. You must explicitly enable USB debugging on the M400 or M4000 by opening Settings > Connected Devices > Allow ADB and toggle the setting to enabled.

    3. Once ADB is installed, and the M400 or M4000 has USB debugging enabled, insert the USB cable and issue the following in a command window: 'adb install <path to file>.apk'

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