Disabling and enabling the embedded OS and other inputs

Admins can disable specific inputs, including the embedded Android OS. This is ideal for environments that use only connected devices. Admins can also reenable inputs that were previously disabled.

Note 

Disabling and reenabling the embedded OS requires firmware version 4K2.0.0 or later.

  1. Open the Side Toolbar menu by sliding either of the Side Toolbar menu handles (located either side of the screen) toward the center of the screen.

  2. Tap the Input Select icon.

    The Source Settings dialog appears.

Note 

If the Setting Lock option is enabled, only admins can access the source settings.

See  Lock control

To disable the embedded OS

  1. In Source SettingsSource Lock, select Android to disable the embedded OS.

  2. In Source SettingsBoot Source, select a new video input source to open when the display starts.

  3. Tap Confirm.

  4. If the display has not already restarted, restart it now.

The new video input source will open when the display restarts. When Android is disabled, the following features are no longer available:

  • Floating Menu: All options except back, settings, and input selection are disabled.

  • Remote Control: Home button is disabled.

  • Front Control Panel: Home button is disabled.

To disable other inputs

  1. To disable other inputs, select a different input under Source Lock and follow the same process.

To reenable the embedded OS

  1. In Source SettingsSource Lock, select Android to reenable the embedded OS.

  2. Tap Back.

  3. Under Boot Source, select Android.

  4. Restart the display.

To reenable other inputs

  1. To reenable other inputs, select a different input under Source Lock. and follow the same process.

  2. See  Source settings

Disabling and reenabling the embedded OS and other inputs

Admins can disable specific inputs, including the embedded Android OS. This is ideal for environments that use only connected devices. Admins can also re-enable specific inputs.

You cannot enable or disable the Android input or any other input unless a Settings Lock Password has been enabled.

Note 

Reenabling the Android input requires firmware version 1.7 or later.

See  System.

To disable the embedded OS

  1. Open the display’s settings from the Home screen by tapping the Apps icon and then tapping the Settings icon. You can also press the Settings button on the remote control.

    The display’s Settings dialog appears.

    Note 

    If the Settings lock password is enabled, you must enter the password before you can change the source settings.

  2. In Input and outputInput settingsRename/enable inputs, disable the Android input.

    If the Settings Lock Password is not enabled, a dialog box appears prompting you to configure a password. Disable the Android input after configuring a password.

  3. Tap Restart.

    Note 

    When Android is disabled, the Home button is also disabled on the front control panel and the remote control.

To disable other inputs

  1. To disable other inputs, select a different input under Rename/enable inputs and follow the same process.

  2. See  System.

To reenable the embedded OS

  1. Open the display’s settings by tapping either of the Side Toolbar menu buttons (located either side of the screen) and then tap the Settings icon.

    The display’s Settings dialog appears.

    Note 

    If the Settings lock password is enabled, you must enter the password before you can change the source settings.

    See  System.

  2. In Input and outputInput settingsRename/enable inputs, enable the Android input.

  3. Tap Restart.

    The display restarts.

To reenable other inputs

  1. To reenable other inputs, select a different input under Rename/enable inputs and follow the same process.

  2. See  System.

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