Offline Setup: Sideloading for Offline Devices

iOS

Sideloading is currently not available for iOS devices.

 

Android

Connect your Android device to your computer. Depending on your phones software version you may need to consult your device's documentation to enable the following settings:

• Enable "Unknown Sources" by going to “Settings > Security” and checking the box beside Unknown Sources.
• Enable "MTP" in your devices USB Connection Settings

Once you have your device settings configured:

1. Download the .apk file from the Downloads Tab on the Scope AR CMS (i.e. WorkLink 2.x.x Android APK)
2. Copy the “WorkLink-release_x.x.x_xxxx.xx.xx.apk​” file into the downloads folder on your device.
3. On the Android device, open the downloads folder and tap the “WorkLink-release_x.x.x_xxxx.xx.xx.apk​” and follow the prompts to install the app.

Note​: For some devices, you may need a file manager or file transfer application on either your computer and/or device to successfully transfer the “WorkLink-release_x.x.x_xxxx.xx.xx.apk”​ file to your device. There are many free tools available for all platforms to accomplish this.

 

Windows Surface/HoloLens

Microsoft HoloLens

Download the .appxbundle file from the Downloads Tab on the Scope AR CMS (i.e. WorkLink 2.xx.x WSA Holo)

You need to enable the Windows Device Portal​ to sideload apps on HoloLens.

Once the Device Portal is active, follow these instructions:

1. Ensure any existing versions of WorkLink on the device are uninstalled.
2. Access the Device Portal and navigate to the Apps page.
3. Under the Install app heading, for App package select the “WorkLink_x.x.xx.x_x86_Master” (Open box icon).
4. Select 'Allow me to select framework packages' checkbox>>Next>>Browse.
5. Open Dependencies folder>> ARM64 folder>>Select "Microsoft.VCLibs.ARM64.14.00.appx" file.
6. Hit "Install/Go" and wait for the install to complete.

For sideloading the WorkLink App on Hololens 2 via an App Installer, please refer to this article.

 

Windows Surface/Laptop

Download the .appxbundle file from the Downloads Tab on the Scope AR CMS (i.e. WorkLink 2.x.x WSA Desktop)

1. Ensure any existing versions of WorkLink on the device are uninstalled
2. Double click "WorkLink_X.X.X.0_x86.appxbundle" file included in the “WorkLink_UWP.zip” under WorkLink_UWP .zip\WorkLink_X.X.X.0_Master_Test
3. Click “install” on the pop-up window. This will install the app.

Note: You can also use the PowerShell script to install the app and the certificate, follow the procedure here: Install via PowerShell Script
You may need to enable "Developer mode" to install the app. Go to Settings →Update & Security → For Developers to enable Developer mode.

Experienced a certificate error? Check WorkLink: Certificate error - Offline installation of WorkLink on Windows.

 

Learn more: WorkLink: Installation Guide (Online Setup)