zebrix documentation : How to deploy a Sharp E-ink screen (Android) with Zebrix

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====== How to deploy a Sharp E-ink screen (Android) with Zebrix ======

==== Prerequisites ====

  * A Windows computer
  * A USB-C cable to connect the screen to the computer
  * The installation zip file specific to Sharp screens. Available in Step 2.

===== Step 1: Connect the screen to the computer =====

Connect a USB-C cable to the Sharp screen (PC/MEMORY port) and to the Windows computer.

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Make sure the device is visible from the File Explorer (if not, disconnect and reconnect the screen to the PC).
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===== Step 2: Download and extract the installation archive =====

==== 1. Download the zip ====
Please download the Zebrix installation zip for Sharp ePaper screens using the provided link (see box below).  
This archive contains all the tools and files required to install Zebrix on a Sharp ePaper screen.

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Installation script download: https://downloads.zebrix.net/zebrix-epaper-install.zip
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==== 2. Extract the zip file ====

Extract the ZIP archive using your usual compression/extraction tool, or use Windows’ “Extract All” option.

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Warning: it is absolutely necessary to extract the content of the archive. Simply double-clicking to access the content will not work for the following steps.
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===== Step 3: Enable Debug mode (ADB), activate developer mode (specific to Sharp E-paper screens) =====

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In the extracted folder, run the **EPsettingService** program located in the **Sharp - EPsettingService** folder.

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Go to the **Service Assistant Tool** tab,  
then click on **Set** to enable developer mode, and close the application.




===== Step 4: Launch the installation of the application on the screen =====


==== 1. Install Zebrix on the screen ====

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Start the Zebrix installation on the screen by running the **install-android-epaper.bat** installer from the extracted folder.

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A program will launch with PowerShell (terminal) and run scrcpy to access the screen’s Android application.
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==== 2. Set the “Zebrix Signage” application as the default app ====

A new application will open:

Click on the circular button at the bottom of the window {{ :fr:installationzebrix.png?800 |}}

Click on the book icon at the bottom left from the device interface via screencopy {{ :fr:screencopy.png?800 |}}

Select the Zebrix Signage application and close the popup {{ :fr:screencopymenu.png?800 |}}

==== 3. Configure the WIFI network on the screen ====

Press the gear icon to access the settings

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Select Network and Internet
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Switch the toggle to trigger the scan of available networks.
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Select the network, and click on **connect**
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Enter your network password
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Go back to the previous screen with the left arrow button to return to the settings menu.



==== 4. Set the screen date, time, and time zone ====

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In the settings screen, click on **system**.

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In the **system** screen, then click on **Date & time**

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Then select **Date & time**

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On the Date & time page, there are three actions to perform: 
  * Set the date
  * Set the time
  * Select the time zone (your time zone)
Click on Region
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Choose the country where the screen is located
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The time zone of your screen is now configured, you can return to the home page.


==== 5. Launch the Zebrix application ====

Finally, launch the Zebrix Signage application from the home screen list {{ :fr:screencopyzebrixselect.png?800 |}}

Your screen has been activated
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==== 1. Reset a Sharp screen: ====

Disconnect all USB-C cables (power and ADB).

Hold down the pairing button and plug in the USB-C power cable, keep the button pressed until the red LED starts blinking.