---
title: "Install Android Player on Philips 25BDL4050i"
slug: "install-android-player-on-philips-25bdl4050i"
updated: 2026-01-12T07:13:29Z
published: 2026-01-12T07:13:29Z
canonical: "docs.grassfish.com/install-android-player-on-philips-25bdl4050i"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.grassfish.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install Android Player on Philips 25BDL4050i

This article explains how to install the Grassfish Android Player on a Philips 25BDL4050i device.

## System requirements

Before you begin the installation, ensure that you meet the following system requirements:

| Hardware |
| --- |
| Philips Device 25BDL4050i: - Firmware minimum version FB1.05 - Connected to power and network |
| Micro USB to USB A cable |
| Network connection |
| PC with Windows 10 or later |

| Software |
| --- |
| Grassfish installation package for Philips e-paper version 11.14.4 or later For information on the installation package, contact us via [support@grassfish.com](mailto:support@grassfish.com). |

## Troubleshooting: Auto-rotation issue

The Philips firmware FB01.10 for ePaper devices of this type contains a bug that affects the display of screen content.

If auto-rotate is correctly disabled in the settings, the Android Player is locked in portrait mode and can’t be rotated to landscape. This results in an unusual display when the ePaper screen is rotated to landscape: the screen content is displayed in portrait mode, even though it is in landscape orientation.

****Solution****

If firmware FB01.10 is already installed on the device, please perform the following steps to solve this issue:

1. Open the display settings of your Android device.
2. Open the advanced settings.
3. Enable auto-rotate so that the G-sensor can rotate the Android Player.
4. Position the device in the desired location.
5. Apply the desired player settings.

As long as the device remains in the same position, the content will be displayed correctly.

****Alternative workaround****

Alternatively, flash an earlier firmware version using RK tool to revert to an earlier version and reinstall our software. We’ve tested this with FB01.01 and were unable to reproduce the error.

Download the firmware and tools for FB01.01 from Philips:

- Firmware: [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y6mw2yqqwl8jfjcvm0ley/Philips_25BDL4150I_PX30S_T_FB01.01_20230817.img?rlkey=k61gkbf8c0z50aorajqvlh5zw&e=1&st=w7hqnn9r&dl=0](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y6mw2yqqwl8jfjcvm0ley/Philips_25BDL4150I_PX30S_T_FB01.01_20230817.img?rlkey=k61gkbf8c0z50aorajqvlh5zw&e=1&st=w7hqnn9r&dl=0)
- Tools and instructions: [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/imjukl41fs46p7na8iroq/RKDevTool_v3.13_for_window_eng.zip?dl=0&e=2&rlkey=keqkqi4pys6n2n4qttm0qxqre&st=3675z1gd](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/imjukl41fs46p7na8iroq/RKDevTool_v3.13_for_window_eng.zip?dl=0&e=2&rlkey=keqkqi4pys6n2n4qttm0qxqre&st=3675z1gd)

## Supported spot types

The Grassfish Android Player supports the following spot types on Philips 25BDL4050i devices:

- JPG
- PNG
- MP4
- HTML5 (HTML Composer and ASC)
- Website

**Minimum duration**

You must set the spot duration to at least two minutes. The display rendering time is 36 seconds. Please note that in real operation this is longer anyway.

**Spot playback**

After the spot starts playing, videos and HTML spots display a screenshot for three seconds and website spots for 15 seconds.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> For more information on configuration features, see the [Android Player operation manual](https://docs.grassfish.com/docs/manage-android-settings) and the [e-paper specification](https://docs.grassfish.com/docs/specification-philips-tableaux-e-paper).

## Prepare the PC

To prepare the PC, perform the following steps:

1. Download and extract the installation package.
2. Connect the Philips 25BDL4050i device to your PC via USB-A to Micro-USB.
3. Wait until your PC has detected the device.
4. To check your Android debug bridge (adb) connection, open a command prompt on your PC and switch to the directory that contains the installation package.
5. Enter the command **adb devices** and press **Enter** to execute it:
  - If the command returns the serial number of the device, your adb connection works.
  - If it’s empty, install the Rockchip adb driver on your PC and try again ([Download RK-Driver Assistant](https://supportdata.grassfish.tv/software/player/android/RK-Driver/)).
6. Once adb is working on your PC, go to the installation package and open the folder **Scrcpy_64-2-0-1080**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729600646772.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
7. To open a remote session to the device, execute the file *scrcpy-console.bat*. The remote window looks like this:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/android_remote_session.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)

## Install the software package

To install the software package, perform the following steps:

1. Navigate to the installation package folder
2. Execute the file *Install_gf_Tools.bat*. The batch file installs the Grassfish Player software and third-party tools and performs some pre-configuration.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729601064018.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
3. Check the log in the command prompt to make sure that all ten steps completed successfully or without an error.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729601133005.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
4. After the installation, swipe up on your remote screen’s Android desktop to open the app drawer.
5. Locate the **GF Device Owner** app and open it.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729683417823.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
6. In the subsequent dialog, click **Allow** to give the app access to all files.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729601426397.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
7. To grant files access, select the following apps one after the other:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729601558576.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
  - **Host** (recommended only if you use TeamViewer)
  - **GF Player**
  - **GF Device Owner**
8. For each app, enable **Allow access to manage all files**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/android_allow_externalstorage(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
9. When you're done with the apps, click the arrow in the top left corner to go back and let the device reboot.
10. After the reboot, go to the installation package and and open the folder **Scrcpy_64-2-0-1080**.
11. Execute the file *scrcpy-console.bat* to reconnect to the player.
12. On the Grassfish Player’s **Grant permissions** page, click **Open** next to **Grant local permissions**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729601836903.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
13. In the **Allow GF Player to take pictures and record video** dialog, select **While using the app**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/android_whileusing app.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
14. In the **Allow GF Player to access this device’s location** dialog, select **While using the app**.
15. In the **Allow GF Player to record audio** dialog, select **While using the app**.
16. In the **Allow GF Player to make and manage phone calls** dialog, select **Allow**.
17. In the **Allow GF Player to access photos and media on your device** dialog, select **Allow**.
18. Click **Open** next to **Grant do not disturb access**.
19. Under **Do Not Disturb access**, select **GF Player**.
20. Enable **Allow Do Not Disturb**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/android_allow_donotdisturb.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
21. In the subsequent dialog, click **Allow** to confirm.
22. Right-click to go back to the permission settings.
23. Click **Open** next to **Grant system settings write access**.
24. Under **Modify system settings**, select **GF Player.**
25. Enable **Allow modifying system settings**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/android_allow_modify.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)

Once you’ve granted all required permissions, the installation is complete. The InitBox starts and you can initialize the player to connect it to IXM One.

## Connect player and IXM One

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Before you begin the initialization, ensure that the player has been set up on the server and has a valid license in IXM One.

There are two ways to connect the player to IXM One:

- Use the generic provisioning service
- Use the classic InitBox

### Initialize the player via generic provisioning

To initialize the player using the InitBox, note the following prerequisites:

- Generic provisioning requires IXM One version 11.15 or later.
- You need a PC to open the provisioning service website.
- Note the TPID from the InitBox to connect to the server and load all pre-configured settings and content.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> For step-by-step instructions, [click here](https://docs.grassfish.com/docs/player-provisioning-website). If you need help with generic provisioning, please contact us via [support@grassfish.com](mailto:support@grassfish.com).

### Initialize the player via the classic InitBox

To initialize the player using the InitBox, perform the following steps:

1. To connect to your device again, execute the file *scrcpy-console.bat*.
2. Click **Start classic InitBox**.
3. Select a screen orientation. Note that only portrait and landscape work on this device. If you need to change the screen orientation later, you can do so in IXM One.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/android_orientation.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
4. Click **Save and continue**.
5. On the next screen, click **Timezone**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/android_timezone.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
6. Set the time zone according to your player’s location.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729604802254.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
7. Click the arrow in the upper left corner to go back.
8. Optionally, click **Network** to configure your network or WiFi.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729685838672.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)
9. Click the arrow in the upper left corner to go back.
10. Click **Continue** to enter your server connection and Box-ID.
11. Click **Initialize player** to connect to IXM One.![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729605049268.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A17%3A52Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A17%3A52Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=shTAopcABl3OMk1l4K8gOsOdMA9QRHuO0eGyPMbhtg8%3D)

The player starts to download content and settings. After successful initialization the Grassfish logo appears by default.

ASC means Advanced Spot Configurator. The ASC content of a spot refers to all editable elements of an HTML Wizard spot.