Access via Android devices using the VMware Horizon Client (PCoIP access).
To install and configure the Horizon Client:
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Download the VMware Horizon Client app from the Play Store, the Amazon App store for Android, or other Web site where the Horizon Client app is available.
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If necessary, copy the app (.apk file) to your device.
- Install the app according to your device's customary procedure for installing apps.
- Tap the Horizon Client app icon on the Home screen.
- Tap the + (Add Server) button.
- Enter the "Connection Server" web address/URL provided by your system/PoC administrator. eg. portal.companyname.com
- When prompted, supply Active Directory credentials.
a. Enter the user name and password.
b. Select the domain.
c .Tap Done. - Tap on a desktop, and or application, to connect to it.
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Once connected, you will see a tray icon to the left of the screen (drag left to right to see a list of installed programs etc. ), and the Horizon Client Tools radial menu icon hovering in the window. Tap the Client Tools icon to access the menu options.
Note: You must do the following to enable standard touch screen gestures such as double-click, pinch etc.:
- Tap the "settings" menu option (gear) [These settings are also available in the Horizon Client App]
- Tap the "Touch" option
- Toggle "Windows Native Touch Gestures" setting to off.
8. Tap the screen with 3 fingers to access the online Keyboard, or, choose the option from the Client Tools menu.