Installing the DeployMe App for AndroidYou’ve read the DeployMe App Quick Reference Guide and are ready to install it on your phone. You can install the app if you have a Google Android, e.g. Samsung, Huawei, HTC, Motorola, Kyocera, LG.

This guideThis guide is designed to help you get started using DeployMe. This guide uses screen images obtained from a Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3. There may be small differences in the appearance of the app when using other devices however the basic operation of the app is the same across all android devices.

Supported devices In order to load the DeployMe app on your smartphone or tablet, you will need to be using Android v4.4 (KitKat) or later. To find out which version of Android you’re using, visit this web page: http://www.wikihow.com/Check-What-Android-Version-You-Have.

Device SecurityDuring the installation process, there will be a number of steps that will modify the security settings on your device. The Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services (DCCSDS) are not able to make the DeployMe app available through the Google Play Store as there is information delivered through the app that is not suitable for wide distribution. Android devices have inbuilt settings that discourage the download of apps from outside the Google Play Store. The steps below temporarily bypass these settings to enable you to install the app. These settings can be reversed after the installation process.

Mobile Data DisclaimerIf you are installing the app on your personal device and have your mobile data switched ON, please be aware of possible mobile data carriage charges by your telecommunications provider.

The application services may display, include or make available content, data, information, or materials from third parties (“Social Feeds”) or provide links to certain web sites.  

By using the services, you acknowledge and agree that the Application Provider (DCCSDS) is not responsible for any data costs you incur on your personal phone by using the DeployMe app with Mobile Data switched ON.

Installing the appUnlike other apps, DeployMe is only available directly from DCCSDS and cannot be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

This means that before you can install DeployMe, you may need to change the settings on your device.

To install DeployMe1. Ensure that your device (smartphone or

tablet) is connected to Wi-Fi. The DeployMe install package is 40MB – 80 MB depending on the content loaded.

2. Tap on Apps on your device home screen

3. Tap the Settings icon

4. Tap the More button

5. Tap the Security menu item

6. Tap to select the checkbox titled Unknown Sources.

NOTE: You can reverse this change at the end of the installation process to protect your phone from unauthorised installations

7. Within the Unknown Sources popup, tap OK

Press the home button to return to the home screen

8. Open your mail account and open the email titled New! DeployMe App for Ready ReservesNOTE: You will need to have sent the email to a mail account accessible from your smartphone or tablet

9. Scroll through the page and tap Download

10. You will receive a warning popup. Tap OK

11. A brief popup will appear advising of the download taking place and the download icon will flash to advise that the download is in progress

When the download icon stops flashing, swipe down on it to take the next step

12. In the Notifications window, tap on Download complete

13. Tap on Install

Download Icon

14. The installation screen will be displayed

This may display for a minute or two depending on the model of your device

15. When the installation is complete, you can open the app

16. Enter the Login Name and Password and tap LoginNOTE: your Login Name and Password will be included in the installation email you receive after you have clicked on the installation link

17. After you have provided your login details, the Disclaimer page (including the information above) will be displayed. Read the material carefully and if you wish to continue, tap I AGREE

18. The initialisation will commence

Note: This may take a few minutes

19. Welcome to DeployMe!

Using Mobile Data?When completing the steps above, did you use Wi-Fi or your device’s mobile data capability to perform the installation? If it was through mobile data, you will need to complete the following steps to view the content delivered by the DeployMe app. Remember, you are responsible for paying all charges for mobile data used by the DeployMe app.

1. The Event screen will display there are no events. Click on the ‘hamburger’ menu

Note: If a tip similar to the one below appears, tap the screen to access the menu above

2. Toggle the Update via mobile data to the ‘on’ (orange) position

3. The content will now be available

Need help installing the app?Refer to the DeployMe App Quick Reference Guide.

If you still require assistance please contact the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services IT Help Desk on 1300 747435.