Installing Omnitracs XRS Mobile

Overview

Your mobile device must be activated with your plan provider before you install Omnitracs XRS Mobile.

Initial Installation of Omnitracs XRS Mobile

Omnitracs XRS Mobile is available for Android and Windows Mobile operating systems.

See System Requirements for information regarding Omnitracs XRS Mobile requirements.

Installing Omnitracs XRS Mobile on an Android Device (5.0 or Older)

To install Omnitracs XRS Mobile on a device that uses the Android 5.0 or older operating system:

1. Download the updated Omnitracs XRS Mobile app from the link in the SMS message you received, or enter

http://mp.xataxrs.com/xrs.apk in your device's browser. The installation file will automatically download to your

device.

The link is case-sensitive. If you enter the address manually, type is exactly as it is displayed above.

2. From your device's home screen, select Applications > Downloads. The Downloads folder opens.

The download procedure will differ somewhat depending on the device you use. Consult the

instructions for your device about how to access the Downloads folder.

3. Select Omnitracs XRS from the Downloads folder. A pop-up window opens detailing the permissions required by

Omnitracs XRS Mobile.

See Android Permissions for a complete list of permissions used by Omnitracs XRS Mobile.

4. Select Next to scroll through the permissions until the Install button is visible.

5. Select Install to install Omnitracs XRS Mobile. The installation process may continue for several minutes.

6. When the installation process is complete, a confirmation screen appears. You may either select Open to open

Omnitracs XRS Mobile or Done to close the screen and return to your Downloads folder. If you select Open, you

are able to log in to Omnitracs XRS Mobile using your Driver ID and Password.

See First-Time Setup for more information on logging in to Omnitracs XRS Mobile for the first time.

For more information or assistance with the installation process, refer to the Installation Guide.

Installing Omnitracs XRS Mobile on an Android 6.0 (or higher) Device

If you are installing Omnitracs XRS Mobile on a device that uses the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow or higher) operating

system, you will be prompted to allow permissions after you have installed Omnitracs XRS Mobile. You must allow all

permissions in order for Omnitracs XRS Mobile to operate.

You will only be prompted to allow permissions if you are installing Omnitracs XRS Mobile on an Android 6 device

for the first time. You will not be prompted if you are upgrading from an older to a newer version of Omnitracs XRS

Mobile.

Allowing Permissions When Prompted

1. After you install Omnitracs XRS Mobile, you receive a series of prompts requesting you to allow the permissions

that are required by Omnitracs XRS Mobile. For each prompt, select Allow.

All permissions must be allowed in order for Omnitracs XRS Mobile to operate.

2. If you deny one or more permissions, the Required Permissions screen appears, listing the permissions the app

still needs access to in order to function. Select OK.

3. Restart Omnitracs XRS Mobile. After you restart, you are prompted to allow any permissions that you previously

denied.

4. Select Allow for each required permission.

DO NOT select the "Never ask again" check box on these prompts. If you select this option and then select

Deny, you will not be prompted again to allow the permissions. Instead, you will have to go into the settings

for the Omnitracs XRS Mobile app and manually allow the permissions (see Manually Allowing

Permissions below for instructions). You will not be able to operate Omnitracs XRS Mobile until all required

permissions are allowed.

Manually Allowing Permissions

If you do deny any permissions and select the "Never ask again" check box, you will need to manually allow each

denied permission in order to use Omnitracs XRS Mobile.

1. To manually allow permissions, select the Settings icon for your device (usually found on the home screen), then

select the applications manager. The label will differ depending on the device you're using, but it's often called

"Applications Manager" or simply "Apps."

2. Select Omnitracs XRS from the list of apps, then select Permissions.

3. Select the slider for each permission listed in order to allow it.

Android Permissions Required by Omnitracs XRS Mobile

The following is a list of the permissions that Omnitracs XRS Mobile requires when installed on an Android device:

Android Functionality Permissions Reason

Phone

Directly call phone numbers

Read phone status and identity

Allows Omnitracs XRS Mobile to

detect when there are changes to

network conditions. For example,

many phones lose their internet

connection when a phone call is in

progress and will resume the internet

connection when the phone call is

complete.

Camera Take pictures and videos

Read barcodes, take pictures of

receipts and forms, and take pictures

of inventory for accident or damaged

goods report forms.

Location

Approximate location (network-

based)

Precise location (GPS and network-

based)

Approximate and precise location

needed for GPS and reporting

purposes.

USB Storage

Modify or delete the contents of your

USB storage

Read the contents of your USB

storage

Allows Omnitracs XRS Mobile to

access, read, and write data on your

device.

Screen Lock Disable your screen lock

Prevents screen from locking when

the device is either performing

operations or updating.

Security Read Google service configuration

Required in order to use many of the

new features in Google Play

Services, such as better location,

routing, and maps.

Network

Change network connectivity

Connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi

Full network access

View network connections

View Wi-Fi connections

Access both network and Wi-Fi

connections to send data that

Omnitracs XRS Mobile gathers.

Bluetooth

Access Bluetooth settings

Pair with Bluetooth devices

Turn Bluetooth on both manually and

automatically to pair and

communicate with Omnitracs XRS

Relay, and to turn Bluetooth on if a

driver turns Bluetooth off.

Android Functionality Permissions Reason

Apps

Close other apps

Retrieve running apps

Draw over other apps

Allows Omnitracs XRS Mobile to

display a window that is used by the

system to show an alert to the user.

Battery

Control flashlight

Control vibration

Prevent tablet from sleeping

To turn on the flashlight (when

necessary) when the device is used

to read a barcode (for example, when

a driver fills out a form, there may be

a barcode field on the form).

Needed for battery preservation and

for keeping Omnitracs XRS Mobile

active until device runs out of battery

power.

System

Measure app storage space

Modify system settings

Allows Omnitracs XRS Mobile to

delete data, read current settings,

turn on Wi-Fi, and change the screen

brightness or volume.

Installing Omnitracs XRS Mobile on a Windows Mobile Device

Users of Windows Mobile 6.1 must refer to Installing .NET 3.5 to Their Device for more information.

To install Omnitracs XRS Mobile on a Windows Mobile device:

1. Download the updated Omnitracs XRS Mobile app from the link in the SMS message you received, or enter

http://mp.xataxrs.com/xrs.cab in your device's browser. The app will automatically download to your device.

This link is case-sensitive. If you enter the address manually, type it in exactly as it is displayed above.

2. Ensure that the Open file after download check box is selected.

3. Select the Yes button. The app automatically downloads to your device.

4. If Omnitracs XRS Mobile is already installed on your mobile device, you will be asked if you want to replace it.

Select Yes and wait for the installer to complete the download process. Otherwise, continue to the next step.

5. A window appears asking for an installation location. Select Device.

6. Select Install to continue installing Omnitracs XRS Mobile. The installation process may continue for several

minutes.

7. When the installation process is complete, a confirmation screen appears. Read the message and select

the OK button. You may now log in to Omnitracs XRS Mobile using your Driver ID and Password.

See Logging In as a Primary Driver or Co-Driver for more information on logging in to Omnitracs XRS Mobile.

For more information or assistance with the installation process, refer to the Installation Guide.

Installing .NET CF 3.5 on a Windows Mobile 6.1 Device

To install .NET CF 3.5 on a device running Windows Mobile version 6.1:

1. Using a Windows Mobile version 6.1 device, use the browser to navigate to http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

download/details.aspx?id=65.

2. Select the Download button at the top of the page to download .NET CF 3.5.

3. Select Open or Run to run this program from its current location and begin the installation process.

4. Follow the instructions displayed by the installation process.