---
title: "Install Android Player on Philips CRD50"
slug: "install-android-player-on-philips-crd50"
updated: 2025-10-22T13:24:16Z
published: 2025-10-22T13:24:16Z
canonical: "docs.grassfish.com/install-android-player-on-philips-crd50"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install Android Player on Philips CRD50

This article explains how to install the Grassfish Android Player on a Philips CRD50 device.

## System requirements

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

| Hardware |
| --- |
| Philips CRD50 device: - Integrated into H-line screens - Connected to power and network - Tested with firmware versions |
| CRD50 firmware: - Minimum version: FB03.24T - To download the firmware, click on the following link: [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vuj295jip093vh9/AABQyeYmtHN6FKDcjNObu-vXa?dl=0](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vuj295jip093vh9/AABQyeYmtHN6FKDcjNObu-vXa?dl=0) |
| Wireless keyboard and mouse combo (recommended: Logitech K400) |
| Network connection |

| Software |
| --- |
| Grassfish installation package for Philips: - Version 11.8.6 or later - For information on the installation package, contact us via [support@grassfish.com](mailto:support@grassfish.com). |

## Prepare the Philips device

Before you begin the installation process, you must prepare the Philips device.

To do so, perform the following steps:

1. On the **Welcome** screen of your device, select your language and click **Start**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-8w3x2wry.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
2. Under **Security Settings**, select **ADB Over Network**.
3. Click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-qp5nchfb.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
4. Under **Signage Display Settings**, select **Manual Setup**.
5. Click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-wbdxt2wk.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
6. Perform one of the following steps. This will not affect the installation process:
  - Enter a **Signage Display Name** and click **Next**.
  - Click **Skip** to skip this step.
7. In the **Network settings**, select **Main switch** to see all available networks.
8. Under **Clone Media Files into internal**, select **Skip**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-wsbawo18.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
9. On the **Setup Complete!** screen, select **Finish** to complete the setup process.
10. Open the **Settings** in one of the following ways:
  - Click the **Home** key.
  - Press **F2** on the K400 or K400+ keyboard.
11. Enter the default password **0000** and click **Ok**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-7m0ou2w9.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
12. Click **Settings**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-wyszk808.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
13. In the **Settings**, select **Display**.
14. Move the slider to set the font size to **Default**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-41pil3gi.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
15. Go back to **Settings** and select **Signage Display**.
16. Click on **Misc** and select **Enable 4K resolution**.

The device is now ready for the installation of Grassfish software and tools.

## Install software and tools

To install Grassfish software and tools on the device, perform the following steps:

1. On the **Home** screen, select **Network**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-l7cx6h46.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
2. Select your connected network interface:
  - **Ethernet**
  - **Wi-Fi**
3. Under **IP address**, check the device’s IP address and write it down. You’ll need it in the next step.
4. To connect your PC’s Android debug bridge (ADB) to the device, open a command prompt on your PC and enter the following command: `adb connect [device IP address]`
5. Press **Enter** to execute the command. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-b2eqh4xy.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
6. Unpack the Grassfish installation package in a location that meets your requirements.
7. Open the unpacked installation package.
8. Run the file `Install_gf_Tools.bat`. The script performs the installation and sets the device owner on the device.
9. In the subsequent window, check if all steps of the installation process were carried out successfully.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-42kl9l81.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)

## Configure settings

After the installation, you can configure additional important settings on your device.

### Set the player app

To set the player app as the source custom app, perform the following steps:

1. On your Philips device, select **Settings**.
2. Select **Signage Display**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1761125884109.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
3. Under **Signage Display**, select **Source settings**.
4. Select **Custom app**.
5. Under **Custom app**, select **Select app**.
6. In the app selection, select the **GF Player** app and click **Save**.

After a few seconds the device reboots. Please wait until the device has finished the reboot before you continue the setup process.

### Configure the player app

The GF Device Owner app requires permissions. To grant them, perform the following steps:

1. On your Philips device, select **Apps**.
2. Select the **GF Device Owner** app. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-qa51gkxw.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
3. In the subsequent dialog, select **Allow** to allow the app access to resources on the device. The device performs a reboot.
4. In the **Grant permissions** dialog, open **Set Chrome as WebView provider**.
5. In the **Set WebView implementation** dialog, select **Chrome Stable**.
6. Right-click to return to the permissions dialog.
7. In the **Grant permissions** dialog, open **Grant local permissions**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-69nu7lp5.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
8. In the **Grant permissions** dialog, open **Grant do not disturb access**.
9. Select the **GF Player** app.
10. In the subsequent dialog, select **Allow**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-6ba2q1g1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
11. Right-click to return to the permissions dialog.
12. In the **Grant permissions** dialog, open **Grant system settings write access**.
13. Enable **Allow modifying system settings**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/grassfish_android_player_philips_crd50_installation_manual-image-g2h6c5fy.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
14. Right-click to return to the permissions dialog.
15. In the **Grant permissions** dialog, open **Disable Screensaver**.
16. Set the screensaver to **Off** and right-click to return to the permissions dialog.
17. In the **Grant permissions** dialog, open **Disable Stay awake**.
18. Select **Disable Stay awake**.

The player now switches to the InitBox where you can continue the installation and setup process.

## Connect player and server

> [!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 the IXM Server:

- Use the generic provisioning service
- Use the classic InitBox

### Initialize the player via generic provisioning

Note the following prerequisites:

- You need a PC to open the provisioning service website via: yourserver.xy/gv2/gf/provisioning/#/
- 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 generic provisioning is not enabled on your server, please contact [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. Click **Start classic InitBox**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729674425603.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
2. Select your screen orientation using the drop-down menu (1) or the arrows (2).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729674586658.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
3. Click **Save and continue**.
4. On the **Configure your system** screen, configure your settings and configure a serial device if needed. For more information on the settings, [click here](https://docs.grassfish.com/docs/manage-android-settings).
5. Click **Continue**.

![Ein Bild, das Text, Screenshot, Schrift, Design enthält. Automatisch generierte Beschreibung](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729674841412.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
6. Enter your IXM Server URL and Box-ID. Optionally, use the pre-filled one.
7. If your server uses HTTP, Turn off **Use HTTPS connection**.

![Ein Bild, das Text, Screenshot, Schrift enthält. Automatisch generierte Beschreibung](https://cdn.document360.io/e2b87f73-d9f5-43cb-8182-2641762664fd/Images/Documentation/image-1729675064883.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T20%3A21%3A46Z&se=2026-11-06T21%3A21%3A46Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2HINjxzpcktm7uHEExO7Dtg%2FTWidtVivSRUuVDpgJqk%3D)
8. Click **Initialize player**.

The player may reboot and begin downloading content and settings from the IXM Server. Until the download is complete, the player displays the Grassfish logo as a placeholder.

After the download, the player turns the screen off for 15 to 30 seconds during playlist and content validation. It then starts playing back the playlist content.