Learn how to install Rise Player on your Promethean OPS-A2 device using either the Google Play Store for standard use or an advanced deployment method for additional features like Display Control and Screensaver Mode.
Instructions
Install using Google Play Store (standard setup)
- Turn on your Promethean OPS-A2 device.
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Search for Rise Player.
- Select the app and click Install.
- Open Rise Player after installation completes.
- Tap Open Permissions when prompted.
- Enable all requested permissions.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your display.
- Enter the 5-character activation code or scan the QR code from your Displays dashboard.
Install using MDM or side-loading (advanced features)
Use this method if you need advanced features such as Display Control or Screensaver Mode.
Deploy using MDM
- Download the Promethean signed Rise Player APK for OPS-A2.
- Open your MDM platform (for example, Radix).
- Add the APK as a new application package.
- Create or select a device group.
- Deploy the APK to your selected OPS-A2 devices.
- Open Rise Player and follow the activation steps displayed on screen.
Install manually using side-loading
- Download the Promethean signed Rise Player APK for OPS-A2.
- Copy the APK file to a USB drive.
- Insert the USB drive into the OPS-A2 device.
- Open a file manager on the device.
- Select the APK file.
- Tap Install.
- Open Rise Player and follow the activation steps displayed on screen.
Behavior Notes
- Display Control: To enable screen control (RS-232 or HDMI-CEC), turn on the Display Control toggle in the Manage tab of your Display settings.
- Classroom Alerts: Alerts can override the home screen, display over other apps, or wake the device from standby.
- Advanced Features Requirement: Display Control and Screensaver Mode require the Promethean-signed APK and will not work with the version from the Google Play Store.
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